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$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Portland (SNA - PDX)

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SNA — PDX
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland are usually found in January or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$99
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland.
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:45 amSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:07 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$190
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:45 amSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/68:00 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:01 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop23h 47mFrontier
Sun 10/1912:43 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:58 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Wed 9/177:15 amPDX - SNA
1 stop27h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$193
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:15 pmSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2011:45 amPDX - SNA
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$196
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:00 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/212:30 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop5h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:24 pmSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/282:30 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:41 amSNA - PDX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Thu 9/186:05 amPDX - SNA
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:45 amSNA - PDX
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:52 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$204
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:00 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1311:45 amPDX - SNA
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:24 pmSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/138:00 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$207

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Portland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Portland that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Portland

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/19

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Portland

Thu 10/23

6:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 40m

$192

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-9:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Portland

Sun 11/16

7:47 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

8:59 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Portland

Sun 1/4

7:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

11:10 am-7:11 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Portland

Sat 1/31

1:38 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

8:59 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Portland

Thu 12/11

7:58 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 34m

Portland

Sat 10/18

5:50 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

10:55 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Portland

Fri 1/30

5:55 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

2:00 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Portland

Tue 10/21

5:50 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

9:25 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Portland

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$197

Santa AnaPortland

SNA - PDX

SNAPDX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

9:25 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Portland

Wed 11/12

7:47 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$197

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana to Portland trip
Airports
SNA

SNA's security lines can vary; try different checkpoints for shorter waits. Early mornings and evenings are busiest.

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PDX

Take the MAX light rail from PDX to downtown Portland. It's affordable and takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
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Expert on PDX

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Portland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Portland. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Portland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Santa Ana to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Santa Ana to Portland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Portland. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Portland. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Santa Ana to Portland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Portland?

    Booking a flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Portland (PDX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Santa Ana to Portland. On a typical day, there are 9 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland, all of which are around 2h 27m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to Portland flight route?

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

    A quick flight from Santa Ana to Portland can take about 2h 36m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $197. The distance from Santa Ana to Portland is about 860 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Portland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana to Portland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $30 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $93 and $118 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 89% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Portland one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $99. Users have also found prices from $109 and $109 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Portland?

    Before booking your flight to Portland from Santa Ana, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (93%), Alaska Airlines (91%), Hawaiian Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Portland?

    On average you can expect to pay $294 for a flight from Santa Ana to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Portland) is currently priced at $136.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Santa Ana to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Portland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Portland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$30Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$160Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$187Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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