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$104+ Cheap flights from Portland (PWM) to California

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/115:14 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/149:21 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/1212:56 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1611:06 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/125:00 amPWM - SFO
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Mon 12/165:40 amSFO - PWM
2 stops15h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/20$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:10 amPWM - LAX
2 stops13h 04mDelta
Sat 12/149:00 amLAX - PWM
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/20$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/115:50 amPWM - LAS
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1811:08 amLAS - PWM
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/136:00 amPWM - LAS
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/179:55 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:05 amPWM - LAS
2 stops14h 23mDelta
Wed 12/186:15 amLAS - PWM
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/20$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/135:50 amPWM - SAN
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/189:30 amSAN - PWM
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:01 pmPWM - LAS
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/179:07 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/95:50 amPWM - LAX
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1311:25 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$376
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:13 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop27h 41mFrontier
Sun 12/811:40 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/1012:58 pmPWM - SAN
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - PWM
2 stops13h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/20$426

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Mon 1/13

9:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/18

11:40 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$218

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Wed 12/11

5:14 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

9:21 pm-10:28 am

1 stop10h 07m

$236

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 1/21

5:44 am-3:20 pm

2 stops12h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

11:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$241

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sat 1/18

5:44 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

11:48 am-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$246

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sun 1/19

4:46 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$276

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Thu 1/9

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop8h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/12

11:30 pm-10:28 am

1 stop7h 58m

$308

PortlandSan Diego

PWM - SAN

PWMSAN

Portland

Sat 1/18

5:44 am-11:50 am

1 stop9h 06m

San Diego

Sat 1/25

12:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$308

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Sat 1/25

1:10 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/1

6:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$313

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Wed 12/11

5:50 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/18

11:08 am-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$316

PortlandSan Diego

PWM - SAN

PWMSAN

Portland

Sat 1/25

1:10 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops10h 56m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

7:25 am-11:51 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to California

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $240). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 PWM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Portland to California. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to California. 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 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.

  • 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 Frontier ($104), American Airlines ($113), and United Airlines ($118).

  • 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 Diego.

  • 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.

  • 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 $240). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$241Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$314Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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