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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:29 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Los Angeles takes 2h 29m, covering 834 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.

Round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles range from $191 to $336, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $251 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $199 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $252 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Portland to Los Angeles flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 93% on time
• Delta: 93% on time
• American Airlines: 88% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Los Angeles flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $198 to $1,373. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Portland to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Portland to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Portland to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $66.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Portland and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 4h 09m via San Jose (SJC) and 4h 19m via Oakland (OAK).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Portland to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

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

Need to grab a bite to eat before embarking on your flight to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport is a bit of a foodie paradise, as far as airports go, with dining options like Blue Star Donuts pre-security and Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen and Market post-security in the South Lobby. Other standout options include the Country Cat in the North Lobby and Deschutes Brewery for those who want to test out one of the local homebrews.

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines all offer direct nonstop flights from Portland to Los Angeles. In addition, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Los Angeles with layovers in cities such as San Francisco or Las Vegas.

FlyAway Shuttle service is the quickest way to get there - besides renting or driving a vehicle. FlyAway offers connections throughout Los Angeles from downtown to Hollywood and Long Beach.

Portland International Airport’s Conference Center is the go-to spot for business travelers. There, you can rent meeting spaces, private workspaces, and even certain equipment. You can also print, fax, or copy any materials you may need right in the center. The Conference Center is located above the Oregon Market on the mezzanine level of the main terminal.

Suppose you’ve just landed at LAX from PDX. In that case, you’ll be glad to note that numerous car rental agencies operate their counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), usually in parking lot C. You’ll get a free shuttle to ferry you from the terminal to the garage. Still, you can contact the car hire company via free telephone in the terminal.

In collaboration with ground transportation agencies like Mobility Plus and RTD Access-a-Ride, LAX will pick up travelers from the curbside on Level 5 at the Jeppesen Terminal. Also, dedicated airline staff can assist disabled travelers at the security checkpoints and baggage claim areas. Consider contacting your carrier in dance to enjoy these services.

Passengers who’ve landed at LAX from PDX and want to recharge their wallets will have several options. Multiple banks and credit unions run their ATMs at this facility. An example is the Bank of America which has an ATM at the arrival level of Terminal 7.

Travelers who are fatigued due to jetlag from PDX to LAX can seek therapy to relax and calm their nerves at LAX. Locate XpresSpa Terminal B near gate 10 and Terminal 5 near gate 56. Deep tissue massage and facials await.