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$49+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:52 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:30 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:52 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/2012:59 am
LAS
-
PDX
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:52 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:30 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$127
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/79:24 am
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/147:00 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:16 pm
PDX
-
LAS
1 stop4h 40m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:45 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:18 pm
PDX
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/69:20 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$129
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/79:24 am
PDX
-
LAS
1 stop5h 11m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:45 am
LAS
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2810:24 am
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/49:22 pm
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/912:52 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/131:53 pm
LAS
-
PDX
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:30 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/78:20 am
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$131
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:38 pm
PDX
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Mon 3/26:56 pm
LAX
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:18 pm
PDX
-
LAS
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Fri 2/205:30 am
LAS
-
PDX
1 stop15h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$132

Find flight deals from Portland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Frontier)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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One-way flight from Portland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 4/18

4:35 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

4:30 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$139

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 4/1

5:40 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

2:20 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$139

PortlandBurbank

PDX - BUR

PDXBUR

Portland

Sat 3/14

2:49 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$147

PortlandBurbank

PDX - BUR

PDXBUR

Portland

Thu 3/5

7:31 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$147

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 2/17

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

5:05 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Tue 4/28

9:30 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Ontario

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$157

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Ontario

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$157

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Ontario

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$157

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Ontario

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$157

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Thu 2/26

9:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Ontario

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$157

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $37). Flying from Portland to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $107). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

When flying from Portland to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to California. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Portland to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland.

  • How popular is this Portland to California flight route?

    This flight path from Portland to California was viewed by 202 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to California?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Portland to California in just under 1h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Portland and California are separated by a distance of 550 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $36. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to California?

    Most travelers choose Portland - Los Angeles, Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Portland - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from Portland to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to California consider choosing China Southern (100%), EL AL (97%) or China Eastern (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to California? While on average our users pay $496, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $72. The most popular route (Portland - Los Angeles), is priced around $108.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $37). Flying from Portland to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $107). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Portland to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$77Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$116Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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