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$80+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Portland (LAX - PDX)

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LAX — PDX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Portland are usually found in January or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$124
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$80
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$169 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
From Los Angeles to Portland
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Portland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:44 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sun 9/2811:23 amPDX - LAX
1 stop24h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$130
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Sat 11/19:51 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sat 11/81:21 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$133
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/410:44 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 36mFrontier
Sat 12/132:15 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$134
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Tue 9/231:37 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Sat 9/271:38 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:14 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Wed 10/17:15 amPDX - LAX
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$136
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Thu 9/253:32 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Sat 9/271:38 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:14 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Fri 10/1010:34 amPDX - LAX
1 stop27h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$138
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:21 amLAX - PDX
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sun 11/21:18 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$139
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Sat 10/1110:46 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Sat 10/112:18 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:14 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Thu 10/21:08 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/1110:46 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Mon 10/2011:45 amPDX - LAX
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$142
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Fri 10/3110:21 amLAX - PDX
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Mon 11/310:03 amPDX - LAX
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Portland 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Portland that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Portland

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

10:21 am-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Portland

Sat 11/1

12:52 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 33m

$144

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

1:47 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Portland

Sat 11/8

5:07 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

11:00 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Portland

Wed 10/22

5:45 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

6:15 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Portland

Wed 1/28

1:00 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 12/20

7:55 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Portland

Tue 12/23

9:45 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

6:15 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Portland

Sat 1/31

1:00 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

4:35 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Portland

Wed 10/15

6:29 am-8:56 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$177

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Portland

Mon 2/2

9:50 pm-7:40 am

1 stop9h 50m

$183

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

12:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Portland

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$183

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

8:37 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Portland

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$183

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Portland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Portland trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Book early morning flights with Frontier for better on-time performance.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for working during flights.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in; print your boarding pass at home.

Airports
LAX

For quicker security, use the Tom Bradley International Terminal, often with shorter lines in the morning and midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
PDX

Use the MAX red line for a 40-minute ride to downtown Portland, with easy luggage access and frequent trains.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Portland. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Los Angeles to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 LAX to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Portland at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Portland. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Portland. 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 Los Angeles to Portland?

    To fly from Los Angeles to Portland, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX). Nonstop flights to Portland from Los Angeles take 2h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 63 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Portland offered by 8 different airlines.

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

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

    For as low as $177, Frontier can have you in Portland from Los Angeles in 2h 25m. Los Angeles and Portland are separated by a distance of 834 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($50), Frontier ($57), and Hawaiian Airlines ($89) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Portland. Spirit Airlines is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Portland are Horizon Air (100%), KLM (94%) and Air France (94%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Portland) can be booked for $118 on average, our data indicates $373 when flying from Los Angeles to Portland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Los Angeles to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 Los Angeles to Portland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Portland. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$57Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$89Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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