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$91+ Cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PDX - 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — LAX
Sep 13 — Sep 201
Sun 9/13
Sun 9/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 August 14, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 10/1512:11 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 10/196:05 am -
1 stop28h 49m
Deal found 8/14$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1212:24 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Mon 9/147:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/12$187
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/411:02 am -
Nonstop2h 31m
Sun 10/119:07 am -
Nonstop2h 32m
Deal found 8/13$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/1012:38 pm -
1 stop26h 01m
Thu 9/247:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/12$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/1811:02 am -
Nonstop2h 31m
Wed 9/232:56 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/13$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/1812:38 pm -
1 stop11h 32m
Sun 9/277:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/13$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/1112:38 pm -
2 stops19h 09m
Sun 9/137:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/11$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/2512:38 pm -
2 stops19h 09m
Sun 9/277:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/11$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/318:30 am -
1 stop6h 26m
Thu 11/512:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 32m
Deal found 8/13$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 10/1612:34 pm -
1 stop11h 29m
Sat 10/179:07 am -
Nonstop2h 32m
Deal found 8/11$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/307:18 am -
1 stop4h 35m
Fri 11/612:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 32m
Deal found 8/13$196
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/112:24 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Sun 10/47:38 am -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 8/11$197

Find flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 August 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Los Angeles 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 August 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 9/19

6:08 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

2:19 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$217
Quickest round-trip

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 9/9

1:49 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

8:10 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$217

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 10/14

5:15 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

6:30 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$217

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 9/19

1:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

6:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$218

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Tue 9/15

5:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

9:25 am-3:25 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$222

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 10/1

10:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

5:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$224

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 9/23

3:33 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

6:15 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$227

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 11/26

11:05 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

9:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$227

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 9/19

7:30 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

1:59 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$237

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 9/10

9:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

6:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$242

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-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-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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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 to Los Angeles?

The best time to book flights from Portland to Los Angeles is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles (average of $199). Flying from Portland to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Los Angeles at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Portland to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $199 and $310 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $186 on Frontier (Oct 15-Oct 19).

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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 August 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from Portland to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,817 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
5.6
Fair
2,695 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,807 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 39 daily flights to Los Angeles from 8 different airlines. 2h 19m is how long a flight from Portland to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Portland to Los Angeles flight route?

    Within the past month, 172 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Los Angeles in 2h 22m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 834 mi. 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 to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Los Angeles is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $72 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $88 and $148 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $47 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $79 and Hawaiian Airlines from $88 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Los Angeles consider choosing SAUDIA (100%), Porter Airlines (96%) or Air France (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $782, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (Portland - Los Angeles), is priced around $150.

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles (average of $199). Flying from Portland to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 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 August 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$155Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$158Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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