How popular is this Portland to Los Angeles flight route?

Within the past month, 195 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Los Angeles in 2h 23m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 834 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $32 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $54 and $89 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 83% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The best time to book flights from Portland to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Portland to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 day to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

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

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Los Angeles

The most flights from PDX to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $852, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $80. The most popular route (Portland - Los Angeles), is priced around $123.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Los Angeles consider choosing China Eastern (98%), Aeromexico (95%) or Japan Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

The most popular airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Los Angeles. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save up to 154% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Portland to Los Angeles from $195 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $295 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Portland. Users have commonly found prices around $194 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $50. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to LAX?

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Los Angeles at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 51 daily flights to Los Angeles from 8 different airlines. 2h 23m is how long a flight from Portland to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

$75+ Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles

Round-trip from	$119 (Southwest)
One-way from	$75 (Mytrip)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$177
Good round-trip deal	$193 or less
Good one-way deal	$142 or less

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

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on, seat selection, and no cancellation fees.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$32	Average$131	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$54	Average$141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$89	Average$205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$137	Average$227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$143	Average$242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$147	Average$242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$158	Average$263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$75+ Cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PDX - LAX)

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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