Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
Data covers November 2026–November 2027. Only three months carry calendar prices so far: November and December 2026 are the cheapest at 7,500 points, ahead of June 2027 (11,000).
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Portland to Los Angelesaward flights
Compare 7 loyalty programs for Portland to Los Angeles award flights, with economy seats from 7,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Portland to Los Angeles shows nonstop award space on Alaska Airlines and Delta. The data shows seven programs pricing it, and the cheapest economy award is 7,500 points through Alaska Atmos Rewards, on a nonstop. With this many programs in play, the same seat can price very differently depending on where you book it. Below, every program pricing PDX–LAX is compared side by side and refreshed daily.
- Route
- PDX to LAX
- Direct service
- 493 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 5
- Best economy price
- From 7,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 28,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 20,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 7,500Lowest | 31,500pts | 20,000Lowest |
 American AirlinesAA | 9,500pts | 29,000pts | 25,000pts |
 DeltaDL | 10,500pts | 28,000Lowest | 20,800pts |
 United AirlinesUA | 12,500pts | Not available | 30,000pts |
 Air CanadaAC | 21,000pts | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/11/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Portland and Los Angeles price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 7,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 7,500 |
| Dec 2026 | 7,500 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | 11,000 |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jun currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 7,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
5 airlines with award seats between Portland and Los Angeles, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaACAlaska AirlinesASDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Portland to Los Angeles with points.
About this route
Portland to Los Angeles is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 7 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 7,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Portland–Los Angeles Flights
This route runs from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Alaska Airlines and Delta both carry nonstop award space in the data. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900, and Boeing 737-800. Expect mostly connecting results: only about 14% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Portland–Los Angeles with points starts with the cabin, then the program. Here the lowest economy price is also the quickest trip: an Alaska Airlines nonstop booked through the airline's own program. Expect about $6 in taxes and fees on top, below the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 3.7 times the economy points. A nonstop first-class seat undercuts business here, so price it before settling. Hold off on converting flexible points until the seat is confirmed bookable; there's no undoing a transfer.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Alaska Atmos Rewards takes economy at 7,500 points and first class at 20,000, both on Alaska Airlines nonstops. Air France-KLM Flying Blue is cheapest in business class at 28,000 points on a Delta nonstop. Among the remaining five programs, American AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer, and Virgin Australia Velocity are good places to cross-check. No program wins more than two cabins here, so pick the seat first, then the currency.
Airlines & Routing Options
Two airlines show nonstop award space on Portland–Los Angeles: Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Delta (SkyTeam). Partner programs in both alliances can price a nonstop here, not just the carriers' own. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in San Francisco. Partner pricing sets the business-class floor: Air France-KLM Flying Blue books Delta as a SkyTeam partner, and no program prices Delta lower in that cabin at last check.
Alternative Airports & Routes
At the Los Angeles end, Orange County (SNA) matches the route's 7,500-point economy floor; Burbank (BUR) prices from 12,400. Orange County also logs nonstop flights from Portland in the data. The return, Los Angeles to Portland, has its own page, since award pricing can differ by direction. For another option from Portland, Amsterdam prices from 21,000 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Portland to Los Angeles.
SFOLAXSan Francisco to Los Angeles
From 4,000 ptsBusiness 18,500 pts
ORDLAXChicago to Los Angeles
From 6,400 ptsBusiness 25,500 pts
LGALAXNew York to Los Angeles
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 58,000 pts
LHRLAXLondon to Los Angeles
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 41,000 pts
IAHLAXHouston to Los Angeles
From 7,500 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
IADLAXWashington to Los Angeles
From 8,000 ptsBusiness 43,600 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Portland to Los Angeles route.
Economy currently starts at 7,500 points one-way through Alaska Atmos Rewards, nonstop. This route is priced by seven programs, so compare them side by side. Each cabin's current low is in the pricing table above.