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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $255-$421
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Thu 10/29Sun 11/1
PDX - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$262
Typical prices: $272-$429
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Sat 12/5Sat 12/12
PDX - SNA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 2h 38m
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Cheapest • Avg $225 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Santa Ana (PDX-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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3:47 pm - 10:11 amPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:48 pm - 8:35 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
11h 47m1 stop Provo
$257Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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2:55 pm - 6:30 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 35m1 stop Sacramento Intl
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6:00 pm - 11:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
5h 40m1 stop San Jose
$258Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
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12:24 pm - 5:15 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:01 pm - 8:24 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
2h 23mnonstop
$261Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:25 am - 11:35 amPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:45 am - 3:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
8h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Oakland
$261Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:55 pm - 10:28 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 33mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 8:33 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
2h 23mnonstop
$262Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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2:33 pm - 5:05 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 32mnonstop
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5:54 pm - 8:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
2h 31mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Frontier Logo
12:38 pm - 8:45 amPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:35 pm - 11:54 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
19h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$272Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:30 am - 12:06 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 36m1 stop San Francisco
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4:14 pm - 10:54 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$272United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 23
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5:15 am - 1:14 pmPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:28 pm - 12:54 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
6h 26m1 stop San Francisco
$272United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
5:30 pm - 10:11 amPDX  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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11:06 am - 4:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PDX Portland
29h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$275Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Santa Ana, California departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Portland usually cost between $249 and $394 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 29-Nov 1).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is January, where tickets cost $261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $355 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $343, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Santa Ana

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Portland to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Where can I shop at the PDX airport?

    Pendleton has got you covered with wool apparels and blankets, don’t forget to check out their woven beach towels too. This is located at the entrance of terminal A, B and C. If you are a book lover then Powell is located adjacent to Terminal A, B and C. Nike and Columbia Sportswear are also located in the same area. Other stores that may interest you include Kiehl’s (south lobby post security), The Real Mother Goose (Oregon Market) etc.

  • Can I find parking services at the Portland International AIrport?

    Yes. The airport offers parking services to passengers who access the airport via personal cars. The parking options include long term parking and short term garages which are offered on the airport’s parking lot. The airport also offers valet parking and marked handicap accessible parking spaces.

  • Does SNA Airport offer accessible services to the disabled?

    The John Wayne Airport Helping Hands team provides services at no charge and is available every day from 6 am to 11 pm. There are wide parking lots which are easily accessible at the airport. Vans which are accessible by wheelchairs are also offered by shuttle and taxi companies. For quicker van service, booking prior to airport arrival is recommended. Rest rooms, water refill stations and drinking fountains are all accessible and are adjacent to the restrooms in the various terminals.

  • What mode of transport is available from SNA Airport?

    Several bus and train routes service the airport. Shuttle services are also available but booking has to made 24h in advance. Taxis are also located in the Ground Transportation Centre and in Terminal C. App-based rides like Uber also offer drop off and pick up services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $73 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $304 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $335 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $276 or less round-trip.
  • The Portland International Airport (PDX) is located in the south of Multnomah County in Portland City. A drive from downtown Portland to the airport takes between 20min to 70min. You can also opt for the MAX light rail Red line which is much faster as it takes about 38min between the airport and downtown, with the first train arriving at PDX at 4:45 am. Another means of travel to the PDX airport is by taxi cabs. You can always order through the main operators or from a hotel.
  • The PDX airport has many lounges including four Priority Pass locations. As a traveller on economy class at the airport you will have access of the Priority Pass locations as long as you purchase a day pass, pay at the door or purchase an annual membership. The Alaska Airlines lounge at Concourse C, Delta Air lines Sky Club at Concourse D, United Airlines in Concourse E and USO Northwest -Portland Center lounges are available.
  • Animals such as those for comfort or emotional support are allowed at the PDX airport on condition that they be accompanied by their owners and or be kept in pet carriers except when making use of the relief area. Service dogs are allowed at the airport. The general rule is that all animals must be under control all the time.
  • For nursing mothers, once you land at the John Wayne Airport (SNA) you can go to rooms across from Gate C16 which provides the right environment while nursing your baby. The room has a comfy chair to sit, a sink, ample space and is pristine.
  • If you are travelling with kids to John Wayne Airport (SNA), then make a point to visit the children’s Wish lounge located at Terminal B, post security adjacent to Gates 11 and 12. While here, they can play games, color, take selfies with the Ted-E-Bear and read books.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland

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