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$106+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Los Angeles (PWM - LAX)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
May 22 — May 291
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:50 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:06 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop11h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2811:00 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:46 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:00 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop11h 16m
Delta
Wed 5/279:30 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop10h 39m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Mon 5/1811:59 pm
LAX
-
PWM
2 stops8h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:54 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 7/1511:40 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:54 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 7/76:00 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
PWM
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LAX
1 stop8h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 5/910:13 am
LAX
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PWM
2 stops9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$291

Find flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From Portland to Los Angeles Los Angeles
One-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 5/28

4:48 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$262

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 5/12

6:02 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

11:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops8h 56m

$267
Quickest round-trip

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 7/30

6:57 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

12:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 12m

$319

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 6/9

7:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/12

1:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$355

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Fri 10/2

5:15 am-10:51 am

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

12:15 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$369

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-4:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/7

10:50 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$378

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 9/10

11:25 am-8:26 pm

2 stops12h 01m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

9:35 am-11:11 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$378

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Sat 9/19

7:35 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$396

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 5/21

12:50 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

11:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops8h 56m

$398
Cheapest one-way

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 7/21

6:59 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

$126

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland, Maine-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles (average of $297). Flying from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated April 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Portland to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. There are 2635 mi between Portland, Maine and Los Angeles. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $273, respectively. JetBlue is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $125 and $148 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles 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, Maine to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles (average of $297). Flying from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Los Angeles. 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$164Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$292Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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