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$126+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PWM
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Portland

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 January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/1712:03 pm
LAX
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PWM
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:57 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/176:21 am
SFO
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PWM
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 2/245:40 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/146:21 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:57 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 7/1612:10 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 26m
JetBlue
Sun 7/192:18 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/19$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/186:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops13h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/46:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 3/255:58 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/2411:53 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 3/25:40 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/46:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops13h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/48:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Wed 3/255:23 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops16h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/311:17 pm
LAX
-
PWM
2 stops9h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
2 stops11h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/2411:58 pm
ONT
-
PWM
2 stops9h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:29 pm
PWM
-
ONT
2 stops12h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 9/58:15 am
LAX
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PWM
Nonstop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1212:15 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$287

Find flight deals from California to Portland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Portland flight deals. Data was last updated January 20, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

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September

Average price

$407
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Portland that are best for you.

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San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Portland

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$267

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

12:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Portland

Tue 3/10

3:44 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$274

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

8:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops10h 50m

Portland

Sat 2/28

12:29 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$277

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

6:19 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Portland

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$279

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Portland

Wed 3/11

5:23 am-7:07 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$283

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

11:17 pm-11:59 am

2 stops9h 42m

Portland

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$285

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

9:15 pm-8:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

Portland

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$287

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

12:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Portland

Tue 2/17

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$288

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

8:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops10h 48m

Portland

Sat 3/7

5:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$289

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Portland

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$292

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Best time to book a flight from California to Portland

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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 $175). 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.

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 55m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Portland, Maine is about 2635 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $108 and $124, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Portland or Sacramento Intl - 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 $175). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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