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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $477-$659
United Airlines
Sun 12/16Sun 1/7
PWM - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$185
Typical prices: $269-$443
United Airlines
Sat 12/8
PWM - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Newark (EWR)
Cheapest • Avg $514 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 8h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Santa Ana (PWM-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7
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4:47 pm - 10:30 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:05 am - 7:21 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
8h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$369United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22
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4:25 pm - 10:30 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:32 pm - 11:32 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
8h 00m1 stop Newark
$369United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
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2:15 pm - 8:23 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:45 am - 9:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
11h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$374United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7
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4:47 pm - 10:30 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:49 am - 9:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
11h 14m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
$374United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:10 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:00 am - 10:49 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
11h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia
$379American Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 7:20 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:30 am - 9:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
11h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington
$379Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
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12:49 pm - 9:04 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
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6:45 am - 12:21 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
14h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl
$380Delta
Tue, Jan 26 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:45 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:45 am - 9:29 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
10h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$405American Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:25 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:45 am - 9:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
12h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington
$410Southwest
Tue, Jan 26 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:45 pmPWM  Portland-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:29 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-PWM Portland
10h 44m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$410American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Santa Ana flights

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana typically range from $477 to $659. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Santa Ana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Santa Ana. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

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Key details for Portland to Santa Ana flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$185
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Portland to 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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Your Portland to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to Santa Ana takes 00m, covering 2,617 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Santa Ana?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana range from $477 to $659, with an average of $553 over the past 12 months. Anything below $477 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,323. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Portland to Santa Ana usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Portland to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Portland to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $484 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $698, a difference of $214.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 22m, compared with 8h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Portland and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Portland to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $484, about $214 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Santa Ana trip for May. Fares historically average $466 round-trip in that month - typically $424 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

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