Portland to Los Angeles (PWM–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1793
UA United
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
PDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1178
UA United
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
PDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA605
UA United
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
PDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2035
UA United
7M8
8:15 AM
PDT T7
4:59 PM
EDT
5h 44m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 7h 48m AFDLWS AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 7h 50m MX AAMHMX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles flights
MDW Chicago 7h 50m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 54m WN CANZSQ Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 55m DLSY AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles flights
BNA Nashville 8h 2m WN AAAFAM Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 8h 6m UA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
IAD Dulles 8h 9m AVCMEJA AAAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago 8h 18m AANZQR AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 22m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,637 mi 6h 25m nonstop -3h behind

PWM–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,637 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWM–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 3 7M8 6h25 64% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PWM to LAX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,756
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWM → LAX
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
86%
Return
LAX → PWM
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric PWM→LAX BED→LAX BOS→LAX
Distance from PWM 95 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 30
Weekly flights 3 1 336
Flight time 6h 25m 5h 23m 5h 46m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Portland.
PWM: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,637 mi / 4,243 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m gate to gate.
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.

PWM–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,637 mi / 4,243 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 6h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,637 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PWM to LAX: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Pittsburgh and Chicago Midway.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BED, BOS and LEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from PWM to LAX

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWM to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to LAX is about 6 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,637 miles (4,243 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Pittsburgh and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Boston (BOS) and Lebanon (LEB).