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Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Portland flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Portland.

Flights from Los Angeles to Portland usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Portland (PWM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Portland:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $330 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $847 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 10% of one-stop connections

Philadelphia (PHL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Los Angeles to Portland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $433 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $166. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:59 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $494. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Portland takes 5h 44m, covering 2,635 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 54m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 7h 59m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Portland is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Movly

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Portland range from $370 to $614, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $370 counts as a good deal.