Los Angeles to Portland (LAX–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–PDX is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 835 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, BA, DE, FI, KE, QF, QR | 48 | 738, 739, 73H, 73J | 2h20-3h02 | Oneworld | AY, BA, DE, FI, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LY, SK, VS | 33 | 319, 738 | 2h16-2h22 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LY, SK, VS | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 28 | 73J, 748, 74N, 74Y, 7M9, B39M | 1h45-2h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, EI, FJ, PD, QF, QR | 7 | CR7 | 2h25 | Oneworld | AY, EI, FJ, PD, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | A21N | 2h29 | – | Y4 | |
| IB Iberia | 2 | 73J | 2h21 | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Portland from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→PDX | LGB→PDX | BUR→PDX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 311 | 12 | 47 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 15m | 2h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · PDX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Portland.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–PDX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles to Portland: Pacific Coast Intrastate Corridor
LAX-PDX connects the US's second-largest metro to the Pacific Northwest's largest city. Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and Frontier operate the route, with Alaska holding the dominant position because Portland is its second-largest hub after Seattle. Around 10 to 12 nonstop departures per day run in each direction, covering the 834-mile sector in 2 hours 25 to 35 minutes. The route serves both leisure and business demand, with Portland's tech sector adding a consistent corporate travel base alongside the tourism traffic drawn by the Columbia River Gorge and Willamette Valley wine region.
Airport Operations and Connectivity
LAX is the origin-side complexity on this route. The airport operates five separate international and domestic terminals, and LAX-to-LAX connections across airlines require exiting security at some terminals. A planned Automated People Mover connecting all terminals and the consolidated rental car facility is partially open as of 2025 and will fully reduce inter-terminal friction when complete. Portland International (PDX) is consistently rated among the highest for passenger satisfaction among US airports. PDX operates a single terminal with direct MAX light-rail service into downtown Portland from a stop inside the terminal, costing $2.80 and taking about 40 minutes to Pioneer Courthouse Square.