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 9 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, HA, KE, QF, QR | 42 | 739, 73H, 73J, 7M8, B38M | 2h20-2h25 | Oneworld | AY, BA, DE, FI, HA, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | 34 | 319, 738, A21N | 2h11-2h26 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 27 | 74N, 74Y, 7M9, B39M | 1h48-2h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, FJ, PD, QF, QR | 11 | CR7 | 1h56-2h28 | Oneworld | AY, FJ, PD, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 32N | 2h21 | – | Y4 | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| 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 | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 300 | 6 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 15m | 2h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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.