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PDX → LAX · about 2h 19m nonstop · 835 miles · 5 airlines · fares updated September 13, 2026
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This guide covers everything you need to book a flight from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX): recent low fares, airlines, flight time, airport choices, and the cheapest months. Prices below are recorded lows rather than live quotes, so call (708) 866-8751 for a current fare; agents are available 24/7, every day.
The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $169. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.
Because Delta Air Lines treats Los Angeles as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.
The 835 miles between Portland and Los Angeles works out to about 2h 19m in the air, the range where nonstops are common on busy days and connections through a hub fill in the rest. Ask the agent to compare both; the one-stop is sometimes cheaper by a wide margin.
Prices are currently low for this route. Typical one-way lows run $169 to $235 by month; the lowest fare recorded recently was $169.
Lowest recorded one-way fare by departure date, next 10 days with data. Green bars are within 10% of the cheapest day.
Cheapest day in range: Thursday, October 22 at $92. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
Friday departures average $124, about 46% below Tuesday at $229, based on recorded daily lows for the next two months.
West Coast and Mountain departures spike over summer holidays and the December break; January (after New Year), late April, May, and September are usually the cheapest windows.
On this specific route our fare history shows September as the cheapest month and December as the most expensive, a spread of $82 between the two.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Southwest Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Alaska Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Saver | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Departures use Portland International Airport (PDX), a hub for Alaska.
You will land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a Delta, United, and American hub. Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), and Orange County (SNA) are alternatives depending on where you are staying.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $169. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 19m to cover 835 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
Based on our fare history, September has the lowest recorded fares and December the highest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the airport for this route.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.
