Flying from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX) leaving from either of these bases.
The average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Portland International Airport flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.
With 92 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from LAX to PDX is with Alaska Airlines at 9:51pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to PDX, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX) take off from this terminal.
At LAX, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport, such as:
The most frequently booked airline between LAX and PDX is Alaska Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, Alaska Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to PDX flight:
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near PDX and hit the pillow fast:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's main sights.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Portland International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Portland. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX)
At the moment, ج.م. 1,575 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 3,150. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to PDX.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Los Angeles to Portland International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport (PDX). July is when most people visit Portland. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to PDX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport in December when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Portland right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Portland International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest are essential stops on your Portland itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Portland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Around 193 kilometres north of Portland, Tacoma is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.
