What airlines fly to California?

JetBlue, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Portland, Maine according to our data. JetBlue is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Portland to California?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Portland to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Portland Airport to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Portland Airport to California is 4 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:49 pm - 10:59 pmPWM Portland-ONT Ontario

13h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:20 pm - 11:33 pmONT Ontario-PWM Portland

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$394Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

4:25 pm - 10:32 pmPWM Portland-PSP Palm Springs

9h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:15 am - 11:32 pmPSP Palm Springs-PWM Portland

12h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

$398United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20

5:06 am - 1:24 pmPWM Portland-ONT Ontario

11h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth

9:28 am - 10:44 pmONT Ontario-PWM Portland

10h 16m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Philadelphia

$399American Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 6

10:55 am - 11:48 pmPWM Portland-ONT Ontario

15h 53m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:31 pmONT Ontario-PWM Portland

14h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$399American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

6:17 am - 2:22 pmPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

11h 05m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:16 pm - 12:04 pmLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

9h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$409Delta

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

4:25 pm - 11:10 pmPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

9h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 9:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

9h 18m1 stop Newark

$409United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16

3:25 pm - 11:10 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

9:55 pm - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$412Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

5:25 am - 1:40 pmPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

11h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

7:20 pm - 8:05 amLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

9h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington

$414Southwest

Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 10

12:28 pm - 11:52 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

26h 24m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

2:45 pm - 9:08 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

39h 23m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando

$495Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 28

12:28 pm - 12:02 amPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

14h 34m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Denver Intl

10:00 pm - 9:08 amLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

32h 08m1 stop Orlando

$616Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6

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6:00 am - 3:52 pmPWM Portland-SMF Sacramento Intl

12h 52m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:52 pm - 11:58 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PWM Portland

9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$501American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

12:50 pm - 10:59 pmPWM Portland-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

7:24 pm - 11:58 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PWM Portland

13h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$507American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 2:45 pmPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

11h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:50 am - 12:19 amSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

9h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$533Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23

6:00 am - 12:39 pmPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

9h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:59 pm - 1:01 pmSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

10h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$533Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

5:50 am - 12:27 pmPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

9h 37m1 stop Newark

5:00 am - 4:02 pmSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

8h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$537United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

5:15 am - 1:50 pmPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

11h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

9:25 pm - 9:50 amSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

9h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$537Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

5:15 am - 1:50 pmPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

11h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

10:15 am - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

10h 40m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

$542Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

5:30 am - 11:22 amPWM Portland-SFO San Francisco

8h 52m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:28 pm - 10:07 amSFO San Francisco-PWM Portland

9h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$547United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

5:09 pm - 12:19 pmPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

22h 10m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:04 pm - 9:08 amLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

32h 04m1 stop Orlando

$794Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

5:09 pm - 12:19 pmPWM Portland-LAX Los Angeles

22h 10m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:04 pm - 9:08 amLAX Los Angeles-PWM Portland

32h 04m1 stop Orlando

$816Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23

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Southwest

Dec 2

PWM3:25 pmPortland

10h 45m

2 stops

SAN11:10 pmSan Diego

Dec 5

SAN9:55 pmSan Diego

9h 35m

1 stop

PWM10:30 amPortland

$412

Southwest

Jan 13

PWM12:55 pmPortland

11h 25m

1 stop

LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles

Jan 18

LAX11:00 pmLos Angeles

10h 15m

2 stops

PWM12:15 pmPortland

$414

Southwest

Jan 23

PWM3:20 pmPortland

9h 30m

1 stop

LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles

Jan 29

LAX8:50 amLos Angeles

10h 00m

2 stops

PWM9:50 pmPortland

$424

United Airlines flights from Portland, Maine to California

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United Airlines

Jan 16

PWM4:25 pmPortland

9h 07m

1 stop

PSP10:32 pmPalm Springs

Jan 20

PSP8:15 amPalm Springs

12h 17m

2 stops

PWM11:32 pmPortland

$398

United Airlines

Feb 2

PWM9:40 amPortland

11h 35m

2 stops

PSP6:15 pmPalm Springs

Feb 10

PSP8:15 amPalm Springs

12h 17m

2 stops

PWM11:32 pmPortland

$413

United Airlines

Dec 11

PWM4:47 pmPortland

8h 54m

1 stop

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

Dec 15

SMF10:36 amSacramento Intl

7h 53m

1 stop

PWM9:29 pmPortland

$418

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Wed 12/9

12:49 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Ontario

Wed 12/16

12:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

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Portland

Sat 1/16

4:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Palm Springs

Wed 1/20

8:15 am-11:32 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$398

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PWM Portland - ONT Ontario

PWMONT

Portland

Wed 12/16

5:06 am-1:24 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Ontario

Wed 1/6

9:28 am-10:44 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$399

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PWM Portland - ONT Ontario

PWMONT

Portland

Wed 12/9

10:55 am-11:48 pm

2 stops15h 53m

Ontario

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-11:31 pm

2 stops14h 31m

$399

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Thu 2/25

6:17 am-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 05m

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Mon 3/1

11:16 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$409

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PWM Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PWMLAX

Portland

Sat 1/9

4:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/16

8:45 am-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$409

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PWM Portland - SAN San Diego

PWMSAN

Portland

Wed 12/2

3:25 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Diego

Sat 12/5

9:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

$412

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PWMLAX

Portland

Fri 2/5

5:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/10

7:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops9h 45m

$414

PortlandSan Diego

PWM Portland - SAN San Diego

PWMSAN

Portland

Sat 12/5

12:28 pm-11:52 am

1 stop26h 24m

San Diego

Mon 12/28

2:45 pm-9:08 am

2 stops39h 23m

$495

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM Portland - LAX Los Angeles

PWMLAX

Portland

Sat 2/27

12:28 pm-12:02 am

2 stops14h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

10:00 pm-9:08 am

1 stop32h 08m

$616

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Portland, Maine to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Portland, Maine averaging around $470.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Portland, Maine to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $403. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $636.

What is the cheapest Portland to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Portland, Maine when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Portland, Maine for as low as $346 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Portland, Maine to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Portland, Maine to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Portland, Maine to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Portland, Maine to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$180
Fastest flight time	7h 42m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Portland, Maine in the past 72 hours is $180. The best round-trip flight deal from Portland, Maine to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $394.

The fastest flight from Portland, Maine to California takes 7h 42m

Direct flights go from Portland, Maine to California on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 418 airports in California. From Portland, Maine there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland, Maine to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Portland Airport to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Portland Airport to California is 4 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Portland, Maine to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Portland, Maine to California is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (87.50% of total bookings). The next most popular plane model is Boeing 737 (12.50%).

Best airlines flying from Portland, Maine to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $250	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,235 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,487 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $302	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,722 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $358	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,223 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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