Cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PWM - LAX) from $123

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PWM — LAX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Portland to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best PWM to LAX flight in 2023: compare Portland to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$159
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
From Portland to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles

PWM - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 103% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles from $607 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $792 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Portland, Maine in January are about $558 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $315.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles (PWM - LAX)?

When flying from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Portland to Los Angeles

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Cheap Delta flights from Portland to Los Angeles

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Cheap Portland to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for PWM to LAX flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Portland to Los Angeles in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Portland to Los Angeles 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Los Angeles from Portland found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Portland to Los Angeles in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

One-way flights to Los Angeles from Portland

The cheapest one-way flights from Portland to Los Angeles
Users in need of a one-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Portland, there is a search form available above.

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Wed 10/25

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1 stop9h 16m

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2 stops11h 23m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop9h 16m

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1 stop9h 53m

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Thu 10/26

1 stop16h 25m

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2 stops26h 02m

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Thu 10/26

1 stop16h 25m

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Mon 10/30

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Wed 10/25

1 stop9h 03m

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1 stop8h 36m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop9h 03m

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2 stops10h 19m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop8h 43m

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1 stop9h 08m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Portland to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

More room on the plane. Instead of being stuffed like sardines

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Portland to Los Angeles flights.

Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $254, but on average you can expect to pay $302.

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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $254. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $347 and $372, respectively. American Airlines is 54% 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $165 and $185 on Breeze Airways and Delta, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles?

What does PWM to LAX mean?

Portland Airport is PWM and Los Angeles Airport is LAX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Top 5 airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Portland to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$222Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$316Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$529Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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