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Cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles from $162 PDX → LAX

Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $162 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Aug 2027, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$162, Alaska Airlines, found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
$225, 1 Sept 2027 to 8 Sept 2027
Usual return price
$200 to $235
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $174 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 29 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $200 to $235.

Cheapest return found recently

$225

1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Leaves 2:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:05 p.m. · 4 h 51 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop return

$225

1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Leaves 2:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:05 p.m. · 4 h 51 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $225 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $174 30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $143 to $375.

$225, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $143 to $375.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 30 Dec to 1 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Sept 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $174, found 5 days ago8 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027: $245, found 2 days ago1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027: $225, found yesterdayDecJulSep
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$174Frontier AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027$245Alaska AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027$225Alaska AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $174.

December 2026From $174Cheapest seen1 departure date30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
July 2027From $2451 departure date8 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
September 2027From $2251 departure date1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027 · found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $142 to $167.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$162

1 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · 2 h 29 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$162

1 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · 2 h 29 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $162 1 Aug 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $128 24 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $72 to $235.

$162, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $72 to $235.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 17 Nov to 1 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Aug 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

17 Nov: $147, found 4 days ago24 Nov: $128, found 4 days ago29 Nov: $183, found yesterday1 Aug 2027: $162, found yesterdayNovAug
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$147Frontier AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
24 Nov$128Frontier AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
29 Nov$183Frontier AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)nonstopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
1 Aug 2027$162Alaska AirlinesPortland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)nonstopfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $128.

November 2026From $128Cheapest seen3 departure dates24 Nov · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $1621 departure date1 Aug 2027 · found yesterdayOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Portland to Los Angeles

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Portland to Los Angeles?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$328$239+63%18
7–13 days$323$239+61%25
14–29 days$283$237+41%15
30–59 days$201$143Cheapest seen21
60–89 days$287$287+43%7

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$158$107+95%30
7–13 days$155$118+91%30
14–29 days$81$77Cheapest seen25
30–59 days$95$72+17%24

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Portland → Ontario

56 km from Los Angeles

$123

$39 less than flying to Los Angeles

20 Dec · PDX → ONT · 1 stop

found today

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Sept 2027 to 8 Sept 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $174 with Frontier Airlines, 30 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $200 to $235.

How much is a one-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $162 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Aug 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $128 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $142 to $167.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $174, 30 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $128, 24 Nov, found 4 days ago.

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

In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $225 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Sept 2027 to 8 Sept 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $162 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Aug 2027, found yesterday.

How long is the flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 1 Aug 2027, takes 2 h 29 min from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

Between 30 Dec and 1 Sept 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 1. Between 17 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work