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$44+ Cheap flights from California to Portland (PDX)

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PDX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$92
(Priceline)

One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:53 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Mon 10/611:23 amPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/23:58 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Mon 10/611:23 amPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$93
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:50 amSJC - PDX
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/157:01 amPDX - SJC
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$97
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:10 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Sun 11/97:57 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$98
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.
Fri 10/314:10 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/37:29 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$99
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.
Fri 11/74:10 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/107:29 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/67:55 amSJC - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/102:40 pmPDX - SJC
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$101
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:50 pmSJC - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/295:10 amPDX - SJC
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$107
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:25 amONT - PDX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Fri 10/3112:51 pmPDX - ONT
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/278:32 amONT - PDX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Fri 10/3112:51 pmPDX - ONT
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 9/263:53 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Mon 9/2911:23 amPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/227:55 amSJC - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/228:25 pmPDX - SJC
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$112

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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 September 17, 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

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Price

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/14

4:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Portland

Tue 10/21

8:25 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$112

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Tue 10/14

7:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

Wed 10/15

7:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$112

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 04m

Portland

Wed 3/4

5:45 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$117

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

7:09 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Portland

Sun 11/2

7:02 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$117

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

5:40 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Portland

Mon 11/3

5:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$117

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/22

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Portland

Tue 11/25

9:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

$122

San JosePortland

SJC - PDX

SJCPDX

San Jose

Wed 10/22

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Portland

Wed 10/29

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$122

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/2

8:16 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Portland

Tue 12/9

12:30 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

8:58 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Portland

Fri 10/10

7:35 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$127

SacramentoPortland

SMF - PDX

SMFPDX

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

2:35 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Portland

Tue 11/4

7:02 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$127

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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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland (average of $277). Flying from California 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 CA to PDX?

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 September 17, 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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Portland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PDX are scheduled on a Monday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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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?

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Portland. It is only a 6.0 mi journey from Portland (PDX) to Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Portland flight route?

    The California to Portland flight path was viewed by 123 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Portland?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Portland in 1h 41m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Portland is about 479 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 one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $49 and Delta from $69 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Portland?

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), KLM (94%) or Air France (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Portland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Portland?

    On average you can expect to pay $379 for a flight from California to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $77 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Portland) is currently priced at $98.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Portland (average of $277). Flying from California 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 California to Portland

Discover the top 8 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$30Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$89Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$95Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$116Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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