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$32+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to California

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PDX — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to California

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$32
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$168

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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From Portland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Portland to California
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:50 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/66:20 amLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/182:33 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/219:57 amLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$58
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/49:21 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Sun 4/66:20 amLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$64
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:33 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:52 pmLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 3/89:40 amPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Fri 3/145:52 pmLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$68
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/112:33 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop6h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/255:52 amLAX - PDX
1 stop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$70
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:53 pmPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/146:29 pmOAK - PDX
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$123
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/48:28 pmPDX - OAK
1 stop13h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/710:30 amOAK - PDX
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$126
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:30 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/118:05 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 6/152:54 pmPDX - ONT
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Mon 6/1611:28 amONT - PDX
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:55 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/87:40 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$133
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/105:32 pmPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/148:25 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$134

Find flights from Portland to California within your budget

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Fly from

Portland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Thu 4/3

6:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/6

6:20 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$57

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Tue 3/18

2:33 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/21

9:57 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$58

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Fri 4/4

9:21 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/6

6:20 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$64

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 3/12

2:33 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

5:52 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$67

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 3/8

9:40 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

5:52 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$68

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Tue 3/11

2:33 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

5:52 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 28m

$70

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Tue 4/8

5:53 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Oakland

Mon 4/14

6:29 pm-8:22 am

1 stop13h 53m

$123

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Tue 3/4

8:28 pm-9:35 am

1 stop13h 07m

Oakland

Fri 3/7

10:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$126

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-8:18 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

9:00 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$128

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Sun 6/15

2:54 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Ontario

Mon 6/16

11:28 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$129

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 PDX 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Portland to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to California

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The most flights from PDX to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    If you book a flight to California from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland.

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    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to California for a low price.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to California? While on average our users pay $827, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $37. The most popular route (Portland - Los Angeles), is priced around $57.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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