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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$225 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $174 | Frontier Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 | $245 | Alaska Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027 | $225 | Alaska Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $174.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$162 1 Aug 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $147 | Frontier Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $128 | Frontier Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $183 | Frontier Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Aug 2027 | $162 | Alaska Airlines | Portland International Airport (PDX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $128.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 1 Sept 2027 – 8 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $143 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $158 | $107 | +95% | 30 |
| 7–13 days | $155 | $118 | +91% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $81 | $77 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 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
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
