Portland to Los Angeles (PDX–LAX) — 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.
PDX–LAX is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 835 miles in approximately 2h 30m. 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, CX, DE, FI, HA, IB, KE, QF, QR | 47 | 73G, 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 2h18-2h37 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, DE, FI, HA, IB, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | 34 | 319, 738, A21N | 2h18-2h25 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, CZ, EI, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | 11 | CR7 | 2h34-2h42 | Oneworld | AY, CZ, EI, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 320 | 2h28 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | B39M | 2h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Portland
| Metric | PDX→LAX | EUG→LAX | TIW→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PDX | – | 106 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 387 | 29 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 16m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PDX: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
PDX–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.