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$59+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Costa Mesa, CA

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — LAX
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from Portland to Costa Mesa are usually found in October or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Costa Mesa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Costa Mesa (CM3). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$78
(Frontier)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$241
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Costa Mesa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:39 amPDX - LAX
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Mon 1/610:24 amLAX - PDX
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:44 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/42:45 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/252:55 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop7h 56mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/262:45 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/203:39 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/155:36 pmLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$267
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Fri 12/276:00 amPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/16:00 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/20$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:25 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Tue 12/317:29 pmLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/19$317

Find flights from Portland to Costa Mesa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Costa Mesa 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 December 22, 2024.

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Fri 1/24

5:04 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

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Sun 1/26

1:38 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$78

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PDX - LAX

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Sat 1/25

5:04 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

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Wed 1/29

9:11 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$80

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PDX - LAX

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Wed 2/12

10:16 am-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 19m

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Sat 2/15

1:42 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$111

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PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 2/19

4:20 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

9:00 am-11:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$137

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 2/19

11:50 am-4:36 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

8:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$146

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

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Portland

Thu 1/23

6:45 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$59

PortlandLos Angeles

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Portland

Thu 1/23

10:16 am-3:23 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$66

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Portland

Tue 1/21

9:45 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$69

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Portland

Tue 3/18

11:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$78

PortlandLos Angeles

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Portland

Tue 6/10

1:35 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$93

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Costa Mesa

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Costa Mesa is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa (average of $246). Flying from Portland to Costa Mesa 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 CM3?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Costa Mesa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Costa Mesa flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Costa Mesa

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Costa Mesa. 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from PDX to CM3 are scheduled on a Saturday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Mesa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Mesa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Costa Mesa, such as Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Delta. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa?

    Most people fly from Portland (PDX) if they book a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa. On average, Portland has 45 outbound flights to Costa Mesa per day from 8 airlines. Portland is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Costa Mesa flight route?

    The Portland to Costa Mesa flight path was viewed by 191 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Costa Mesa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to Costa Mesa are Spirit Airlines ($59), Frontier ($60), and Alaska Airlines ($69).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Costa Mesa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portland to Costa Mesa on time: Horizon Air (99%), EL AL (98%), Air France (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Costa Mesa?

    On average you can expect to pay $698 for a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa. The cheapest flight overall is $49 while the most popular route, (Portland - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $68.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Costa Mesa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Costa Mesa 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 to Costa Mesa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Mesa (average of $246). Flying from Portland to Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Costa Mesa. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$57Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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