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Among airlines operating Portland to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Portland and Los Angeles.

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

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 First Class

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

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.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $363 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $835 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 Portland to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Newark (EWR) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

Newark (EWR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Portland to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $210. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 2:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 2:40 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 67% above the route average of $411. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Los Angeles takes 6h 25m, 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 Portland to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 53m, compared with 8h 05m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 12m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

Los Angeles 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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles range from $318 to $537, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.