Portland to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Portland to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Portland to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for PDX to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PDX to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Alaska Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning PDX → LAX
PDX to LAX is a short-haul route of 1,343 km (835 mi). See the return LAX → PDX route.
Alternative airports near Portland: Troutdale (TTD) — 16 km, Hillsboro (HIO) — 28 km, Kelso (KLS) — 63 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.