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$81+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Portland (LAX - PDX)

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Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Sat 10/18
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$123
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One-way from

$81
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November

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Average price

$177

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

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Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/712:43 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$123
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Tue 10/76:55 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Tue 10/146:15 amPDX - LAX
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$124
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Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/67:16 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$128
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Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/41:38 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$129
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Sun 9/219:44 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Wed 9/247:15 amPDX - LAX
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$130
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Sat 9/2710:14 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/2911:23 amPDX - LAX
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$131
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Sat 11/89:51 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/101:21 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$132
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Fri 10/319:51 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sun 11/21:18 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$133
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 9/2710:14 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sun 9/2811:23 amPDX - LAX
1 stop24h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$136
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Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/26:05 amPDX - LAX
1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$137

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LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

3:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Portland

Wed 11/12

12:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$124

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Portland

Wed 11/5

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$124

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

5:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Portland

Wed 12/17

6:40 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 50m

$129

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Portland

Tue 10/28

5:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 30m

$131

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Portland

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$134

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

1:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Portland

Wed 10/22

10:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$142

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

11:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Portland

Thu 11/13

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$145

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

8:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Portland

Sun 11/9

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$162

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

11:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Portland

Mon 12/8

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$167

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

9:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Portland

Sat 10/4

5:01 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$177

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Portland flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Portland trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Book early morning flights with Frontier for better on-time performance.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for working during flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in; print your boarding pass at home.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
LAX

For quicker security, use the Tom Bradley International Terminal, often with shorter lines in the morning and midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
PDX

Use the MAX red line for a 40-minute ride to downtown Portland, with easy luggage access and frequent trains.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Portland. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Portland at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Portland. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 Los Angeles to Portland?

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Portland?

    To fly from Los Angeles to Portland, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX). Nonstop flights to Portland from Los Angeles take 2h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 53 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Portland offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Portland flight route?

    The Los Angeles to Portland flight path was viewed by 125 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 Los Angeles to Portland?

    For as low as $124, Southwest can have you in Portland from Los Angeles in 8h 10m. Los Angeles and Portland are separated by a distance of 834 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Portland round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($49), Frontier ($57), and Hawaiian Airlines ($89) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Portland. Spirit Airlines is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Portland one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Portland are Southwest ($84), Frontier ($84), and Alaska Airlines ($90).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Portland?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Portland are Horizon Air (100%), KLM (94%) and Iberia (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Portland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Portland) can be booked for $124 on average, our data indicates $373 when flying from Los Angeles to Portland.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Portland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Portland?

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$57Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$89Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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