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$80+ Cheap flights from California to Portland, ME (PWM)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PWM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Portland

Cheapest flights from California to Portland
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/2411:59 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/113:58 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/315:30 amLAX - PWM
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Wed 1/75:30 amPWM - LAX
1 stop11h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/3$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/317:00 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/712:46 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/189:30 amLAX - PWM
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/103:58 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1412:50 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:23 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1311:21 amLAS - PWM
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:16 amPWM - LAS
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1310:20 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:05 pmPWM - LAS
2 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:35 amLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Sat 12/203:05 pmPWM - LAS
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:40 amONT - PWM
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/112:45 pmPWM - ONT
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/183:54 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/229:46 amPWM - LAS
2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/147:05 amONT - PWM
2 stops13h 16mDelta
Wed 12/176:08 amPWM - ONT
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/3$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/319:10 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:10 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$519

Find flight deals from California to Portland

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

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Average price

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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Portland that are best for you.

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California

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Portland

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

11:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Portland

Thu 1/22

12:46 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$180

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:13 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Portland

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$204

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PWM

SANPWM

San Diego

Mon 1/12

11:30 am-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Portland

Tue 1/20

3:58 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$236

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PWM

SMFPWM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Portland

Wed 2/18

12:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$241

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:54 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Portland

Tue 2/10

12:10 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$257

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/13

12:05 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Portland

Wed 1/14

2:35 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$257

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:54 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Portland

Tue 2/10

12:10 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$262

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-11:20 am

2 stops10h 20m

Portland

Tue 2/10

12:10 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$262

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:54 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Portland

Sat 1/24

12:48 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$267

RenoPortland

RNO - PWM

RNOPWM

Reno

Thu 1/8

7:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Portland

Mon 1/12

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$275

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland, Maine (average of $85). Flying from California to Portland, Maine in June is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 December 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Portland, Maine is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Portland, Maine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Portland, Maine flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 California to Portland, Maine?

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Portland, Maine?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Portland, Maine in 7h 15m. Fly via American Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Portland, Maine is about 2645 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $101 and $108, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Portland or San Diego - Portland, Los Angeles - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland, Maine (average of $85). Flying from California to Portland, Maine in June is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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