What percentage of Portland to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 31.7% of flights from Portland to Los Angeles are direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

A direct flight from Portland to Los Angeles typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 1343 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 6 hours and 16 minutes, reflecting the additional time for layovers and connections.

How often do Portland to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Los Angeles route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown 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 32m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 7h 43m, while non-stop flights from Portland to Los Angeles also average 2h 32m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $252–$547, with a median of $366. Currently, new deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $135. Other cost-effective months include October, where the median fare is $142, and September, with a median fare of $143.

The majority of itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, as only 31.7% of recent fares were for non-stop flights from Portland to Los Angeles. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Los Angeles

Regular price: $90 - $252

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is between $90 and $252. The lowest current deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $143

Low $90

High $252

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 $160. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $447. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $160

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $447

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$170

$172

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$193

$198

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$207

$221

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$184

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$206

$221

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$109

$186

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$249 → $146

41%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$249 → $146

41%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$245 → $163

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$242 → $161

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Los Angeles

Portland - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Portland to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with a median of $366.

📅 Best time to fly

February, October, and September are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February ($135), October ($142), and September ($143).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 32m.

Direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles typically take 2 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 68.3% of options, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$152

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$83

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative due to its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$204

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Portland to Los Angeles. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $304. In contrast, booking 28-59 days out saw average prices around $405, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $594.

For flights from Portland to Los Angeles, a price of $252 or less is historically considered a good deal. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $366. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above $547, which represents the higher end of the price spectrum for this route.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles, with a median price of $135. October and September also offer competitive prices, with median fares around $142 and $143 respectively. These months offer significant savings compared to the annual median price of $366 for this route.

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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: $90 - $252

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is between $90 and $252. The lowest current deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 19.

now $143

Low $90

High $252

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $160

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $447

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$170

$172

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$193

$198

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$207

$221

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$184

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$206

$221

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Los Angeles

Portland (PDX) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$109

$186

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$249 → $146

41%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$249 → $146

41%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$245 → $163

34%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$242 → $161

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Los Angeles