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$96+ Cheap flights from California to Portland, ME (PWM)

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LAX — PWM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Portland

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Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$510
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Cheapest flights from California to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/99:59 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop17h 27mFrontier
Mon 5/129:30 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop18h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 8/315:15 amSFO - PWM
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/137:59 amPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/89:55 amLAS - PWM
1 stop10h 42mJetBlue
Tue 7/152:20 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop11h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/121:12 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/263:06 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/77:00 amLAS - PWM
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/176:33 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 8/2912:40 amSFO - PWM
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Fri 9/1211:59 amPWM - SFO
1 stop11h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/76:00 amLAS - PWM
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Tue 6/176:30 amPWM - LAS
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:00 pmONT - PWM
1 stop11h 16mJetBlue
Tue 9/302:15 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:30 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop11h 46mJetBlue
Sat 10/182:15 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$293
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:26 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop14h 31mSun Country Air
Sun 6/1512:40 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop23h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amLAX - PWM
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/256:23 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/2110:59 pmONT - PWM
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Tue 9/3012:30 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/30$297

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Portland that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Portland

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

5:15 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Portland

Sat 9/13

7:59 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$234

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

9:59 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Portland

Sun 5/18

8:23 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$238

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

9:55 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Portland

Tue 7/15

2:20 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$245

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

1:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Portland

Tue 8/26

3:06 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$251

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Portland

Tue 6/17

6:33 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$273

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

12:40 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 16m

Portland

Fri 9/12

11:59 am-8:37 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$277

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Portland

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-2:12 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$278

OntarioPortland

ONT - PWM

ONTPWM

Ontario

Tue 9/16

11:00 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Portland

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$291

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:30 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

Portland

Sat 10/18

2:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$293

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/13

6:26 pm-11:57 am

1 stop14h 31m

Portland

Sun 6/15

12:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop23h 40m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from California to Portland

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from California to Portland, Maine in May is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 CA to PWM?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Portland, Maine as you normally would.

Rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland, Maine ranges from 2.9 - 4.5 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Portland, Maine when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, Maine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Portland, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Portland. 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 into for flights to Portland from California?

    If you book a flight to Portland from California, you will be flying to Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PWM) is located 2.9 mi from the center of Portland.

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

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $126, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Portland or Ontario - Portland, San Francisco - Portland is the most popular route from California to Portland, Maine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland, Maine (average of $296). Flying from California to Portland, Maine in May is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Portland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$298Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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