American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for LAX→PDX in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 305 dates). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 305 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 9,500 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 305 dates
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 305 dates
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on LAX→PDX in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,500 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 305 | See dates | |
| First | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 305 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 9,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 9,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often AAdvantage award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for American Airlines AAdvantage in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 305 of 324 | 94% | |
| First | 305 of 324 | 94% |
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 10,500 (16 dates) | 25,000 (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 (28 dates) | 25,000 (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 (31 dates) | 25,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 (31 dates) | 25,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 (26 dates) | 25,000 (26 dates) | |
| 9,500 (28 dates) | 25,000 (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 (28 dates) | 25,000 (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 (25 dates) | 25,000 (25 dates) | |
| 9,500 (28 dates) | 25,000 (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 (31 dates) | 25,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 (29 dates) | 25,000 (29 dates) | |
| 9,500 (4 dates) | 25,000 (4 dates) |
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
AAdvantage vs other programs from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 20,000 pts + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 6,100 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 18,800 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 29,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 41,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | — | 25,000 pts + $13.77 |
Questions about AAdvantage award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)
How many miles do you need to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 9,500 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 9,500 miles in 11 months and 10,500 miles in 1 month, and award space on 305 departure dates; first class 25,000 miles + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 12 months, with award space on 305 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (9,500 to 10,500 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 01:32 UTC for a Nov 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 305 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC). In first class, 25,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 20:39 UTC for an Oct 18, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed first-class award space on 305 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) with AAdvantage?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space in first class, and in economy from 9,500 miles.
Which credit card points can book AAdvantage awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 9,500 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.