Los Angeles from Portland, 23 – 25 Oct: £803 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier nonstop from PDX, out 11:06 AM, landing 1:33 PM
- Highs of 80–83°F with a 0–3% rain chance
- The Olympic Suites LA: 7.7 from 151 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the best-value room has a shared bathroom.
Worth it if you want a sunny, packed Saturday and pack light; skip it if you need a private bathroom at this price or hate early flights.
Worth it if you travel light and don't mind an early start: $1,065 for two covers the flights at $732 plus the hotel at $333, taxes and fees included, before bags and spending money. It's 2 nights, Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on a Frontier nonstop from Portland to LAX.
The total, before you go
£803 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| The Olympic Suites LA, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £251 |
| The total, before you go | £803 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 5h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 11:06 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 1:33 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:38 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 10:11 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £276 | nonstop | 5h |
| Alaska | £380 | nonstop | 5h |
| Frontier | £287 | 1 stop | 7h 49m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:26 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,065 for two covers the Frontier nonstop round trip at $732 and two nights at The Olympic Suites LA at $333, taxes and fees included when we checked. A checked bag and spending money are extra. The $366 per person fare matches the $366 median of our 9 earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair price, not a drop, and we saw $225 on Oct 12, so fares do move. What makes this weekend work is the weather: highs of 80–83°F, lows of 66–69°F and a rain chance of 3% or less on all three days. Late October is well clear of the January and February rainy season. There's no time difference and no passport needed, so it's an easy two-night city and beach getaway from Portland.
The kind of trip this is
A quick city-and-beach weekend for two with one full Saturday to pick a lane: the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory, a bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach, or a food crawl from Grand Central Market to Boyle Heights. It suits couples or friends who like a full day and don't mind an early Sunday flight home. Theme-park fans could give Saturday to Disneyland instead.
Weather in Los Angeles, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 80–83°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 80 °F | 66 °F | 2% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 83 °F | 69 °F | 0% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 82 °F | 69 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
The Olympic Suites LA is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $333 for the 2 nights ($167 a night) in Koreatown, rated 7.7 from 151 reviews. Heads-up: the room is an Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom. For a step up, Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection is the top-rated choice at $927 for the stay ($464 a night), rated 8.7 from 549 reviews. It's a 4-star King Room with Courtyard View in Downtown LA, close to the Arts District, the Broad museum and Grand Central Market. On a tighter budget, Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is $209 for the stay ($105 a night), rated 7.3 from 222 reviews, with a private bathroom in South Los Angeles. All three are room only with free cancellation.
The Olympic Suites LA
£251 for 2 nights, two guests · £126 a night
See roomsHotel Per La, Autograph Collection
£699 for 2 nights, two guests · £350 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£158 for 2 nights, two guests · £79 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center on a clear Saturday
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Or give Saturday to Disneyland in Anaheim
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 5h nonstop |
| Distance | 826 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Olympic Suites LA) | £251 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,195 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Portland to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £170 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £276 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Portland.
- The flight leaves PDX at 11:06 AM Friday, and the return leaves LAX at 7:38 AM Sunday, landing 10:11 AM.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,065 total.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- We'd plan on about $520 in spending money for two, or $130 per person per day.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you pack light. The fare is nonstop, the forecast is clear with highs of 80–83°F, and the hotel has free cancellation. The trade-offs are a shared bathroom at the best-value hotel and a 7:38 AM flight home on Sunday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,065 for two: $732 for the Frontier flights and $333 for 2 nights at The Olympic Suites LA, taxes and fees included when we checked. Bags and spending money are extra. We'd add about $520 to spend, which comes to $1,585.
Is the fare a good price?
It's a fair one. At $366 per person, it matches the $366 median of our 9 earlier checks on this route. We saw it as low as $225 on Oct 12, and prices can change before you book.
What is the weather like?
Clear on Friday and Saturday and overcast on Sunday. Highs run 80–83°F, lows 66–69°F, and the rain chance is 3% or less each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big day, yes. You land at 1:33 PM Friday and fly home at 7:38 AM Sunday, so Saturday is your full day. Pick one: the Getty Center, Disneyland or the beach.
Are there other nonstop flights?
Alaska flies nonstop at 6:18 PM Friday for $504 per person, or $1,007 for two. A Frontier option with one stop costs $381 per person and takes longer.
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