Los Angeles International to Portland International
835 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 05m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Portland International (PDX). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Portland
Portland International is 8 miles northeast of downtown Portland. MAX Light Rail Red Line runs from the airport's elevated station directly to Pioneer Square downtown in 38 minutes for $2.80. Fares are remarkably stable year-round — Portland sees less seasonal demand variance than most West Coast cities. Cheapest months are January and February; peak demand is mid-July through August.
Who flies LAX to PDX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 05m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 05m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 2h 05m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→PDX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Portland FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Portland International (PDX) take approximately 2h 05m for the 835-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Portland International (PDX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Portland International (PDX) is the primary international airport for Portland. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.