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$54+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Portland (LAX - PDX)

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Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Portland are usually found in January or October, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$212
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Portland flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Portland
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/309:35 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/44:44 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/309:35 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/47:19 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$113
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/262:45 pmLAX - PDX
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:19 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop5h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$170
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:50 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/77:02 amPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$207
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Mon 12/307:00 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mDelta
Thu 1/26:00 amPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/22$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Portland 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 23, 2024.

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Thu 1/9

1:33 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Portland

Mon 1/13

4:53 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$78

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LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

9:11 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Portland

Sat 2/1

5:04 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$80

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

1:42 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Portland

Tue 2/18

10:16 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$111

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

7:55 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Portland

Wed 1/15

5:55 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$137

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

6:15 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Portland

Sun 1/26

1:00 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$147

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Thu 1/16

11:07 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$54

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

9:10 am-7:31 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$55

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

6:15 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$69

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

8:30 am-10:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$84

Los AngelesPortland

LAX - PDX

LAXPDX

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

6:28 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 22m

$93

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Portland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Portland flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Los Angeles to Portland trip
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most domestic flights.


Delta Comfort Plus seats offer extra legroom and earlier boarding.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails.


Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin seats.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats provide 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit's Economy Plus Bundle includes carry-on and check-in bags.

Airports
LAX

For shorter security lines, try the Tom Bradley International Terminal, especially during morning and midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
PDX

The MAX light rail offers a convenient 40-minute ride to downtown Portland, with trains every 15 minutes.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Portland

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Los Angeles to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 LAX to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Portland in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 Los Angeles to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Portland. 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 23, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to PDX are scheduled on a Friday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in Portland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Portland when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Portland, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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Good
9,028 reviews
8.1
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4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

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7.2

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8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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8,113 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Portland?

    To fly from Los Angeles to Portland, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX). Nonstop flights to Portland from Los Angeles take 2h 18m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 48 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Portland offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Portland flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($78), Spirit Airlines ($111), and Alaska Airlines ($137) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Portland. Frontier is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Portland one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Portland are Frontier ($54), Spirit Airlines ($55), and Alaska Airlines ($69).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Portland are Spirit Airlines (100%), EL AL (96%) and KLM (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Portland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Portland) can be booked for $58 on average our data indicates $718 when flying from Los Angeles to Portland.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Portland 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 Los Angeles to Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Los Angeles to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Portland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Portland. 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 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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