PDX - ONT

$91 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Ontario - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$243
Typical prices: $194-$373
Frontier
Mon 12/17Fri 12/21
PDX - ONT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $194-$374
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/2Tue 2/6
PDX - ONT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 2h 23m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 26% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $208 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 58m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Ontario!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Portland to Ontario (PDX-ONT)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Ontario

Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
Frontier Logo
4:35 pm - 12:20 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
10:05 am - 5:09 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
7h 04m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$243Frontier
Thu, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 4
Frontier Logo
4:29 pm - 12:05 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 3:03 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
8h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
$245Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:28 pmPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
4h 38m1 stop San Francisco
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 4:34 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
4h 33m1 stop San Francisco
$255Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:42 am - 10:00 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
2h 18mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 1:20 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
2h 24mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:28 am - 10:49 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
2h 21mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 9:45 amONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
2h 20mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 12:05 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:16 pm - 10:17 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
6h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$259Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 11:20 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
5h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 6:50 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
3h 45m1 stop Oakland
$272Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 8:25 pmPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
4h 15m1 stop Sacramento Intl
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:35 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$277Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:17 amPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
5h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:59 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
6h 55m1 stop Salt Lake City
$277Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
5:49 pm - 10:43 pmPDX  Portland-ONT Ontario
4h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:51 pmONT  Ontario-PDX Portland
6h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
$277Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Ontario flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Ontario?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Ontario typically range from $194 to $373. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $243, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Ontario?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Ontario. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Ontario?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Ontario at $209 round-trip.
•June ($358) and July ($352) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Portland to Ontario the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to Ontario are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Ontario

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on ONT

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Portland to Ontario flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$91
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 103% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Portland to Ontario

When to book flights from Portland to Ontario

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Ontario based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Portland to Ontario flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Portland to Ontario?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:38 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:34 pm and lands at 11:57 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 23m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Ontario?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Ontario:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Ontario?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to Ontario takes 2h 23m, covering 839 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Ontario?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Ontario flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Ontario range from $194 to $373, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $194 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Portland to Ontario flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $281 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Portland to Ontario?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $283 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Portland to Ontario?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Portland to Ontario?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Portland to Ontario spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Ontario flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Ontario changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $243 to $1,489. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Portland to Ontario flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to Ontario route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to Ontario looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to Ontario are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Ontario Airport (ONT)?

    Ontario Airport (ONT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Fox
    • Thrifty
    • Europcar
    • Dollar
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Ontario?

    Flights from Portland to Ontario usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Ontario (ONT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Ontario pass through?

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

    • Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Oakland (OAK) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Ontario?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Portland to Ontario. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $108.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Portland to Ontario?

    2 airlines operate flights between Portland and Ontario. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • Frontier

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Ontario?

    Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 13m via Oakland (OAK) and 4h 47m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Ontario?

    Some of the most popular sights in Ontario are Ontario Convention Center and Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park. These are among the most viewed places in Ontario on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Portland to Ontario flights?

    Among airlines operating Portland to Ontario flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Portland to Ontario flights?

    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

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

  • Does ONT have an on-site car rental facility?

    ONT does not have an on-site car rental facility. However, it does have an off-site car rental facility which is connected to the airport by a free airport shuttle service. This car rental facility houses car rental agencies like Alamo, Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Thrifty, Payless, and National.

  • Is there any other airport that serves Ontario apart from ONT?

    Apart from ONT, Ontario is also served by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are no direct means of public transportation between Ontario and LAX. Hence, to cover the distance between these two points, you'll first need to board a taxi or bus from the airport to Los Angeles' city center. At the city center, you can then board a bus or a train to Ontario.

  • Does PDX have any unique services?

    At PDX, you can enjoy relaxing spa services at The Dragontree Spa. Open from 9 am to 8 pm from Sunday to Friday and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, this spa offers a wide range of spa services at affordable rates. Given that it boasts experienced professionals, you'll receive quality services at this Concourse C spa.

  • Does PDX have a lounge?

    If you'd like to relax in a lounge at PDX as you wait for your flight to ONT, you can check out the amazing Alaska Lounge. Situated near Gate C5 in Concourse C, this lounge boasts comfortable seats, clean washrooms, snacks, and beverages. Given that it is not affiliated with any airline, you can enter this lounge regardless of the airline you're traveling with, provided you pay its entry fee.

Your guide to booking Portland to Ontario flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $246, about $108 less than Tuesday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Ontario trip for October. Fares historically average $209 round-trip in that month - typically $149 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $208 round-trip on this route - about $76 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ontario Airport.

    • Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
    • Ontario Airport Inn
  • On the date you're scheduled to fly to Ontario, you should aim to be at Portland International Airport (PDX) at least 2h ahead of your departure time. Getting to the airport this early will enable you to go through the airport's security checkpoints in time for your flight. It will also allow you to check out the superb destinations available at the airport.
  • While waiting for your flight to Ontario International Airport (ONT), you can privately breastfeed your baby. This is because this remarkable airport features clean, spacious, and well-equipped breastfeeding rooms near the airport South Lobby and Gate D2.
  • In case you're traveling with older kids, you can let them enjoy themselves in one of PDX's children's play areas. Located near Gate C17 in Concourse C and gate D7 in Concourse D, these play areas feature child-proof playgrounds and various toys.
  • At ONT, you can easily withdraw the cash you need, as this airport features several ATMs. The ATMs are located on the Upper and Lower levels of Terminals 2 and 4, near the front entrance of the International Terminal and in the Rental Car Facility.
  • If you'd like assistance getting emergency housing, transportation assistance, or wiring some cash, visit Traveler's Aid, a non-profit organization that assists stranded and distressed passengers. In order to cater to as many people as possible, this organization has two branches at ONT. One is between the baggage claim and escalator in Terminal 2, while the other is a short distance from the baggage claim in Terminal 4. Both operate from 9 am to 9 pm.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Ontario?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Ontario Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to Ontario

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Ontario to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,Frontier

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Portland to Ontario

Complete your trip to Ontario with a hotel stay or car rental