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Cheap flights from Portland (PWM) to California from $118

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PWM — LAX
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland, Maine to California at least 37 days early can save you up to 116% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 37 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland, Maine to California for as little as $383 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $715 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Portland, Maine to California lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Portland, Maine to California in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $252.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland, Maine to California as you normally would.

Cheap Portland to California flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Portland to California specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Portland to California in June and July 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 7/111:42 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1312:28 amLAS - PWM
2 stops11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$275
Fri 7/51:33 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/125:03 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$280
Fri 6/2812:56 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop24h 01mSun Country Air
Fri 7/58:08 amLAS - PWM
1 stop23h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/6$290
Thu 7/111:42 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop12h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1411:59 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 29mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/6$295
Sat 7/1312:07 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1312:28 amLAS - PWM
2 stops11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$297
Thu 6/276:15 amPWM - LAX
1 stop11h 27mDelta
Thu 7/411:35 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/5$298
Sat 7/1312:07 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop7h 40mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1411:59 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 29mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/5$305
Wed 7/312:08 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/104:57 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$315
Wed 7/174:15 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2310:15 amLAS - PWM
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323

Portland to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Portland to California in June and July 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 8/315:45 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/912:58 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$236
Tue 8/207:25 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2711:20 amSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$246
Fri 9/61:06 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop12h 15mJetBlue
Fri 9/1311:36 pmONT - PWM
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 6/5$248
Sat 8/318:09 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 19mJetBlue
Mon 9/910:40 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop10h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 6/5$248
Tue 8/205:30 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amSFO - PWM
2 stops11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$251
Tue 8/206:15 amPWM - SFO
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Mon 8/2612:51 amSFO - PWM
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/5$256
Tue 8/206:02 amPWM - SFO
2 stops14h 01mDelta
Mon 8/2612:51 amSFO - PWM
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/5$261
Tue 10/14:03 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/811:20 amLAX - PWM
2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$271
Wed 9/41:06 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Wed 9/1111:36 pmONT - PWM
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 6/5$274

Portland to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Portland to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Portland to California. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 6/131:05 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:54 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$336
Thu 6/131:05 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:54 pmLAS - PWM
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$341
Thu 6/1311:30 amPWM - LAS
2 stops12h 36mDelta
Wed 6/1911:19 pmLAS - PWM
2 stops12h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/5$397
Fri 6/1411:57 amPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sun 6/1612:40 amLAX - PWM
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$462
Fri 6/141:40 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Mon 6/179:50 pmLAX - PWM
2 stops11h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/5$467
Fri 6/144:57 pmPWM - LAX
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Sun 6/1612:40 amLAX - PWM
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/5$515
Fri 6/144:57 pmPWM - LAX
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Mon 6/1710:29 pmLAX - PWM
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/5$520
Thu 6/131:40 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Tue 6/1812:35 amLAS - PWM
2 stops11h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/5$527
Sat 6/1512:01 pmPWM - SAN
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/224:52 pmSAN - PWM
3 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$536

One-way flights to California from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Portland to California, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from Portland to California can use the search form above.
Sat 8/245:30 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$118
Tue 8/205:30 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$123
Thu 7/188:09 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 6/5$124
Wed 8/2111:59 amPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/6$128
Fri 9/271:06 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop12h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 6/6$130
Wed 8/215:03 amPWM - SFO
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/6$133
Mon 8/197:25 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$138
Wed 7/107:22 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$141
Sat 8/176:11 amPWM - SMF
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$143

Find flights from Portland to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to California 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Sat 8/31

1 stop8h 14m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

1 stop8h 05m

$236

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 8/27

1 stop9h 39m

$246

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Fri 9/6

1 stop12h 15m

Ontario

Fri 9/13

1 stop9h 35m

$248

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Sun 9/1

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/10

1 stop9h 12m

$248

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

2 stops11h 30m

$251

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 8/20

1 stop10h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

1 stop6h 58m

$256

PortlandLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Thu 7/11

1 stop12h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops11h 37m

$275

PortlandLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Fri 6/28

1 stop24h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop23h 40m

$290

PortlandLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Tue 9/10

1 stop25h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop31h 33m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to California

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta from Portland to California. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,316 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,856 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to California?

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to California.

  • Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to California for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to California for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $236, but on average you can expect to pay $267.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Portland, Maine to California for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Portland, Maine to California within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland, Maine to California are American Airlines ($118), JetBlue ($124), and Delta ($128).

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

    The most popular route from Portland, Maine to California is Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Portland - Los Angeles or Portland - San Francisco.

  • What does PWM to LAX mean?

    Great question - PWM to LAX just means Portland Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland, Maine to California flight deals updated?

    The Portland, Maine to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to California?

    Before booking your flight from Portland, Maine to California check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $238). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Portland to California. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$205Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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