Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)
Los Angeles to Portland is a 975-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $38.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → PDX | $261 | $126 | $388 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → PDX | $263 | $86 | $350 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$38. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to PDX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $261 | $362 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $263 | $324 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $274 | $345 |
Arrival airports near Portland
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDX — Portland | 7.6 mi / 11m | $25 | $261 | $286 |
| EUG — Eugene | 117.8 mi / 1h 52m | $262 | $264 | $526 |
| RDM — Bend | 135.8 mi / 2h 9m | $301 | $263 | $564 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 975 miles, 16h 18m, and an estimated $171 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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