Award flights from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles
Award space from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between Portland (PDX) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $5.60 on PDX–BUR (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $32.28 on PDX–LAX (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on PDX–ONT (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $5.60
- PDX–BUR · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $32.28
- PDX–LAX · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $5.60
- PDX–ONT · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on PDX–BUR: 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–ONT. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 25,000 miles + $32.28, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,000 miles + $23.50).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points: 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–BUR (seen on 330 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–BUR | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–BUR | 17 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 7,600 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 308 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 310 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 9,775 pts + $18.60 | PDX–LAX | 56 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 305 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $23.50 | PDX–LAX | 8 |
| United MileagePlus | 12,200 pts + $5.60 | PDX–BUR | 21 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | PDX–ONT | 214 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | PDX–LAX | 31 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 266 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.51 | PDX–LAX | 276 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 17 |
| GOL Smiles | 27,600 pts + taxes not reported | PDX–LAX | 32 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $32.28 with Etihad Guest on PDX–LAX (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | PDX–LAX | 20 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,075 pts + $27.01 | PDX–LAX | 61 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported | PDX–LAX | 19 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 264 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | PDX–LAX | 65 |
| GOL Smiles | 48,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | PDX–LAX | 20 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points: 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on PDX–ONT (seen on 29 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–ONT | 29 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,700 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 308 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–BUR | 330 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | PDX–LAX | 330 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–LAX | 325 |
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.
Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Portland (PDX)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 818–861 miles (1,316–1,385 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Portland (PDX) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 7,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 320 dates | 25,000 pts + $32.28Etihad Guest · 20 dates | 19,700 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 308 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to Burbank (BUR) | 7,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates | 31,500 pts + $5.60Qantas · 3 dates | 19,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 70 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA) | 10,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates | 31,500 pts + $5.60Qantas · 276 dates | 20,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to Ontario (ONT) | 7,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates | 43,600 pts + $5.60Qantas · 2 dates | 18,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 29 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to Long Beach (LGB) | 9,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 8 dates | 43,000 pts + $44.74Flying Blue · 5 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 25 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 7,500 points + $5.60 on Portland (PDX) to Burbank (BUR) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 330 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $32.28 on Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 20 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $5.60 on Portland (PDX) to Ontario (ONT) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 29 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PDX–ONT | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PDX–LAX | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PDX–LAX | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PDX–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–ONT | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 19,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–BUR | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–BUR, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (12 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 miles + $32.28 via Etihad Guest on PDX–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 20 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 19,700 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on PDX–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 308 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + $32.28 (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Qantas | 18,500 pts + $11.20 (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Qantas | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
In business class, PDX–LAX with 25,000 miles + $32.28 (Etihad Guest). In economy, PDX–BUR with 7,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Portland (PDX) and Los Angeles had award space?
PDX–LAX (economy, business class and first class), PDX–BUR (economy, business class and first class), PDX–SNA (economy, business class and first class), PDX–ONT (economy, business class and first class) and PDX–LGB (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 02:09 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 330 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 21:55 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $32.28 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 00:43 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 03:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 310 dates, first class 29 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 276 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 17 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 17 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 308 dates, first class 308 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 20 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 32 dates, business class 20 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with Atmos (7,500 points + $5.60) to $33.51 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.51); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $32.28 with Etihad Guest (25,000 miles + $32.28). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 7,500 points + $5.60 with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.