What percentage of Portland to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.3% of flights from Portland to Los Angeles were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles typically take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 150 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 7 hours and 4 minutes, or 424 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1343 kilometers.

How often do Portland to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Los Angeles route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better fares. Monitoring price trends for this route can be beneficial due to its frequent price fluctuations.

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Portland to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Portland to Los Angeles takes about 2h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median journey time accounts for the additional time spent during layovers. Non-stop flights also typically complete the journey in 2h 30m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 9h 13m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles, the prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $285–$636, with a median of $397. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Los Angeles? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $287. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $313, and December, where the median fare is $315. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower costs.

The route from Portland to Los Angeles is characterized by a significant number of connecting flights. Only 21.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles. For the majority of itineraries, which include connections, travelers can expect to make 1 stopover. This means that most journeys will involve at least one change of aircraft.

The distance between Portland and Los Angeles is approximately 1343 kilometers. This makes it a short-haul route, meaning flights are generally shorter in duration compared to medium or long-haul journeys. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Los Angeles

Regular price: $164 - $275

Prices for flights from Portland to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is between $164 and $275. The current lowest deal is $116 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Nov 24.

now $116

Low $164

High $275

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles is January, with a median price of $256. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $601. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $256

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $601

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$364

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$208

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$202

$195

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$195

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$161

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$207

$184

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to Los Angeles

3 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 24

$205 → $116

43%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$241 → $164

32%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$237 → $164

31%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$229 → $164

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Los Angeles

Portland - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $397.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $287 for flights to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

The median flight time for a direct flight to Los Angeles is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, 21.3% of recent flights from Portland to Los Angeles were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Portland to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Portland to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport (PDX) is a convenient option for flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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$576

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Nov 14

Los Angeles, United States

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Mar 19

Los Angeles, United States

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$887

From PDX

Elite

Dec 14

Los Angeles, United States

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$1,633

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Los Angeles, United States

32% AI deal score

$1,722

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Portland to Los Angeles are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $432. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For example, flights booked 28-59 days out average $474, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $716. Planning ahead by at least two months typically yields the best value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles is considered to be $285 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $397. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $636 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $285 threshold can help secure a favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles, with a median price of $287. February also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $313. The annual median price for this route is $397. While December has a median price of $315, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average.

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Portland to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Portland to Los Angeles

Regular price: $164 - $275

Prices for flights from Portland to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is between $164 and $275. The current lowest deal is $116 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Nov 24.

now $116

Low $164

High $275

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $256

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $601

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$364

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$208

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$202

$195

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$195

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$161

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$207

$184

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to Los Angeles

3 nights

Nov 21 - Nov 24

$205 → $116

43%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$241 → $164

32%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$237 → $164

31%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$229 → $164

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Los Angeles