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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Los Angeles
The cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Portland was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is January.
Flights from Los Angeles to Portland depart from LAX and arrive at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The average travel time for this route is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Portland airport is located 12 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon.
Business travelers flying Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles can wait in the Board Room lounge in Terminal 6, which offers complimentary drinks and snacks. Members can take advantage of two American Airlines Admirals Clubs in LAX, which offer complimentary Wi-Fi, showers, a television room, and business center.
If you have a case of the pre-flight jitters, the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) program is just for you. Friendly therapy dogs can be found in the LAX terminals, offering comfort to anxious passengers. Their handlers are volunteers who can also help with general information and directions. Children in particular love to interact with these sociable, approachable dogs.
LAX offers a family-friendly shopping experience for travelers. With over 50 shops in the terminals, including luxury apparel, bookstores, cosmetics, and toy shops, travelers can pick up last-minute souvenirs, travel accessories, and a wide range snacks and treats for the flight.
There are more than 70 different restaurant options, giving you lots of options if you want to have a meal at LAX. From LA favorites to American classics and international flavors, travelers definitely won’t fly hungry. Plenty of healthy options can be found, as well as a huge range of to-go snacks for children to avoid hunger meltdowns on the plane.
FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Portland
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Portland are served by a number of airlines. These include Delta, Alaska, American Airlines, and Southwest, among others. Non-stop flights are generally more expensive than flights with layovers. United Airlines stops at San Francisco while Spirit and Alaska Airlines have layovers in Las Vegas.
Getting to LAX is easy with the LAX FlyAway Bus. This service runs seven days a week from designated bus stops around the city, including Hollywood, Long Beach, Union Station, UCLA, and San Fernando Valley, and travels directly to the airport. Tickets can be easily purchased online or on the bus with a credit or debit card.
Traveling with children? The LAX Beach in the Great Hall of Terminal B is a safe place for kids to jump around and expend some energy before they fly. This mini playground is recommended for children ages 2 to 8 years old, and seating is provided nearby so parents can keep an eye on their little ones.
The TriMet MAX trail system offers transport from the Portland International MAX station to the center via the Red line. This train trip takes about 40 minutes and easily connects to other parts of the city. Passengers need to purchase a HOP Fastpass from TriMet ticket outlets, which can be topped up with a credit card. Hotel shuttles, taxi, and transport companies such as Lyft and Uber are also popular transport alternatives.
126 direct flights run between Los Angeles and Portland on a daily basis. On average, there are about 887 departures each week.
Air Tahiti Nui connects Los Angeles to Portland up to 18 flights per day, followed by Qantas Airways (15 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (11 flights per day).
The earliest flight leaves Los Angeles at 06:00 and lands in Portland at 08:30.
The last flight leaves Los Angeles at 21:30 and lands in Portland at 23:56.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between Los Angeles and Portland: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, ITA Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Fiji Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, KLM, LATAM Airlines, EL AL, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, and Virgin Atlantic.
American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Portland flight route.
The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Portland flight route.
oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Portland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Portland on a daily basis.
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