United States Β· 835 miles (1,343 km)

Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 835 miles (1,343 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Reno, Fresno and Redmond and more.

How many miles PDX to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to LAX

Book PDX to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to LAX with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Reno (RNO)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Redmond (RDM)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Medford (MFR)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Santa Rosa (STS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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PDX to LAX: common questions

How many miles does PDX to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Starlux (COSMILE) (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to LAX?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Portland from Los Angeles by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 835 miles (1,343 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to LAX award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Portland and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Reno (RNO), Fresno (FAT), Redmond (RDM), Sacramento (SMF) and Medford (MFR). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Redmond.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.