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$119+ 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PWM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Portland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Portland flight deals. Data was last updated August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$440
From California to Portland
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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 August 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/209:15 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/2410:39 amPWM - SFO
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/208:00 amSFO - PWM
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/248:02 amPWM - SFO
2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:10 amONT - PWM
2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/306:14 amPWM - ONT
2 stops11h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/237:05 amSFO - PWM
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/267:25 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 8/3011:59 pmONT - PWM
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/112:43 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/236:00 amSFO - PWM
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/263:28 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/37:45 amLAX - PWM
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/119:28 amPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/296:00 amLAS - PWM
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Tue 11/42:38 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 8/20$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 11/412:59 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/105:37 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1212:45 amSFO - PWM
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Tue 9/161:35 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 8/19$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/299:58 amLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amPWM - LAS
2 stops11h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Mon 9/2211:59 pmLAX - PWM
2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$279

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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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Portland that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Portland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

9:15 pm-9:24 am

1 stop9h 09m

Portland

Wed 9/24

10:39 am-4:52 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$251

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Portland

Wed 9/24

8:02 am-4:01 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$256

OntarioPortland

ONT - PWM

ONTPWM

Ontario

Tue 9/23

5:10 am-6:26 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Portland

Tue 9/30

6:14 am-3:02 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$261

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

7:05 am-6:26 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Portland

Fri 9/26

7:25 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 30m

$264

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PWM

SFOPWM

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Portland

Fri 9/26

3:56 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$269

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

7:45 am-8:11 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Portland

Thu 9/11

9:28 am-4:40 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$272

Las VegasPortland

LAS - PWM

LASPWM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Portland

Tue 11/4

2:38 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$273

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

10:57 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 07m

Portland

Sat 11/15

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$274

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

7:45 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Portland

Mon 10/27

4:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$274

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PWM

LAXPWM

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

5:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Portland

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$274

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 August 21, 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.

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 03m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Portland, Maine is about 2403 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?

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $119 and $139, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Portland or Ontario - 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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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