$79 Cheap American Airlines flights Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Landing cheap one-way American Airlines flights from PDX to LAX from $79 on Expedia is a cinch — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our affordable return fares from $167 for your next adventure.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to Los Angeles are often cheaper in the off-peak months of January and February. Whether you’re searching for a round-trip or one-way ticket, you could find a better deal then.

Start searching one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get your timing spot on, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Take off on one of American Airlines’s 11 direct weekly flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To see your choices, enter your dates, destination and origin and hit search. Then use the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

Take off from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on a nonstop American Airlines flight, and you’ll be in the sky for around 2h 34m.

If you’re looking for flexibility, Wednesday offers the most choice for American Airlines flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Take your pick of 2 different departures.

The earliest flight from PDX to LAX with American Airlines leaves at 6:00AM UTC-8. You’ll touch down at 8:36AM UTC-8. The final American Airlines flight of the day leaves at 3:37PM UTC-8 and arrives at 6:10PM UTC-8. With around 20% fewer cancellations for departures before noon, jetting out early is usually the best choice.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the main Los Angeles hub for American Airlines flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX). John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) are other options. When organizing your break with Expedia, check the “All Airports” option for your destination to see all available choices.

American Airlines typically uses Embraer 175 planes for flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). Remember that aircraft type can change depending on operational demands, so the plane you’ll be on might be different on the day.

Depending on your fare type, a fee will generally apply if you cancel or change your flight more than 24 hours after it has been confirmed. To secure flexible fares, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when you search for flights. For more details on canceling or modifying your reservation, head to “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”