Portland to Los Angeles (PDX–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Portland to Los Angeles
6 carriers, 341 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
341 Flights/wk
835 mi
2h 6m nonstop
113 1-stop hubs
PDX–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 835 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PDX–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, DE, HA, KE, QF, QR | 39 | 73H, 73J, 7M9, B39M | 2h26-2h41 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, DE, HA, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | 35 | 319 | 2h06-2h27 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, CZ, EI, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | 16 | CR7 | 2h34-2h38 | Oneworld | AY, CZ, EI, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32Q | 2h17 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to LAX direction.
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
55
Nonstop flights
341
Outbound / wk
349
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to LAX.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Portland
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | PDX→LAX | EUG→LAX | TIW→LAX |
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| Distance from PDX | – | 106 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 341 | 47 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 2h 15m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Eugene (EUG) to Los Angeles flights · Tacoma (TIW) to Los Angeles flights · Redmond (RDM) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Los Angeles is 0 hours
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PDX: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
PDX: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
835 mi / 1,343 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 41m.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
PDX–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Portland to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance835 mi / 1,343 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights341 out / 349 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PDX to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 41m. The route covers 835 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 20 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 341 nonstop flights per week from PDX to LAX. The return direction has about 349 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, BUR, TRM, RDD, YLW, CCR, PVU, CLD, RIL, PAE, APA, BLI, SCF, HDN, FNL, FCA, IPL, JAC, SUN, ICT, YEG, MSO, FTW, OKC, SAT, MKE, SUA, AFW, BZN, OMA, GRR, CMH, SDF, GSO, CID, PVR, TYS, TEB, RFD, JAX, PIE, HPN, TPA, RDU, OPF, CUN, FLL, BUF, KOA, DVO, GEG, OAK, RNO, SBP, SEA, SFO, FAT, CVG, BOI, SAN, STS, PSP, SJC, LAS, MFR, SMF, MDW, PHX, LIH, TUS, KEF, DFW, CLT, RDM, DTW, SLC, DEN, MSP, AUS, GDL, IAH, YVR, MMV, IAD, ORD, ANC, SBA, HND, MCI, STL, EUG, ATL, ABQ, MIA, DAL, BNA, OGG, PHL, BOS, AMS, EWR, HNL, LHR, MCO, BWI, JFK, MSY, DSM, DCA, ASG, CMA, SJD and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes southbound and 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes northbound. The distance is about 835 miles. Northbound flights face headwinds from the Pacific jet stream, adding 15 to 20 minutes. LAX arrival delays during afternoon rush can extend block time further.
Alaska Airlines leads with 5 to 8 daily nonstops as part of its West Coast network. Delta operates 3 to 5 daily departures. Southwest flies 3 to 4 daily. American, United, and Spirit each add 1 to 2 daily frequencies. Total nonstop departures across all carriers often exceed 15 per day. Equipment ranges from 737-800 and 737-900ER to A321neo.
Alaska Airlines uses Terminal 6 at LAX. Delta operates from Terminals 2 and 3 with access to the new Delta Sky Way connector. Southwest uses Terminal 1. American is in Terminal 4 or 5 depending on domestic or connecting routing. United uses Terminals 7 and 8. Terminal assignments affect connection times if you are transferring to an international flight in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
PDX consistently ranks among the top U.S. airports for passenger experience. Security wait times are usually under 15 minutes. The terminal has a single security checkpoint for all concourses, which keeps lines predictable. TSA PreCheck and Clear lanes are available. Local restaurants and shops inside the terminal are priced at street-level rates, a policy unique to PDX. The MAX light rail connects the airport to downtown Portland in about 40 minutes.
Southwest operates nonstop PDX-BUR service, typically 2 to 3 daily flights. BUR is closer to Hollywood, Glendale, and the San Fernando Valley. There is no regular nonstop PDX-LGB service. JetBlue and Southwest serve Long Beach from other West Coast cities but not Portland. SNA in Orange County has limited nonstop service from PDX on Alaska Airlines. For destinations south of downtown LA, SNA or BUR can save significant drive time compared to LAX.
Portland to Los Angeles: Pacific Coast Mainline
PDX-LAX is one of the busiest West Coast corridors, with 15 or more daily nonstop departures across six carriers. Alaska Airlines leads the route with up to 8 daily flights, reflecting Portland's role as a key node in Alaska's coastal network. Delta, Southwest, American, United, and Spirit all compete on the 835-mile sector. Block time runs 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on direction and wind. The route draws a mix of tech industry business traffic, entertainment sector travel, and leisure demand driven by Portland's food and outdoor recreation profile. PDX is famously low-stress, with short security lines and street-level pricing at terminal restaurants.
LA Basin Airport Options
LAX is the primary destination, but travelers heading to specific parts of the LA metro should consider alternatives. Burbank (BUR) has nonstop service from PDX on Southwest and sits closer to Hollywood, Pasadena, and the Valley with no freeway required for many destinations. Orange County (SNA) has limited nonstop PDX service on Alaska and works well for Irvine, Newport Beach, and southern LA County. Long Beach (LGB) does not have regular nonstop PDX flights. For connecting passengers, LAX offers the widest onward network, including transpacific and Latin American routes that other LA-area airports do not serve.