How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?

Airlines like Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Santa Ana is about 2617 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $350 and $353 round-trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?

When booking a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Ana.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 239% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $440.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?

January can be a great time to fly to Santa Ana from Portland, Maine with a flight ticket averaging about $422. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $236. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

When flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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Round-trip from	$347 (Southwest)
One-way from	$169 (American Airlines)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,095

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Tue 10/286:14 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/38:55 amSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$348

Sat 11/156:00 amPWM - SNA

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - PWM

2 stops14h 09mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$353

Tue 11/411:30 amPWM - SNA

2 stops13h 58mDelta

Fri 11/79:20 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$368

Tue 10/285:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Mon 11/39:45 amSNA - PWM

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$399

Tue 11/46:00 amPWM - SNA

2 stops12h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/78:55 amSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$434

Sat 11/159:45 amPWM - SNA

1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/187:15 amSNA - PWM

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$448

Mon 11/175:37 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/207:55 amSNA - PWM

2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$541

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Tue 1/135:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Tue 1/207:15 amSNA - PWM

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$347

Tue 10/286:14 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/38:55 amSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$348

Sat 11/156:00 amPWM - SNA

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - PWM

2 stops14h 09mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$353

Tue 11/42:38 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops10h 50mDelta

Fri 11/79:20 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops13h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$368

Tue 10/285:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Mon 11/39:45 amSNA - PWM

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$399

Tue 11/46:00 amPWM - SNA

2 stops12h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/78:55 amSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$434

Tue 1/136:30 amPWM - SNA

2 stops15h 20mDelta

Mon 1/199:20 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$399

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Tue 9/303:39 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/412:38 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$547

Tue 9/305:50 amPWM - SNA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Sat 10/47:00 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$557

Wed 10/155:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops12h 30mSouthwest

Sun 10/197:10 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops13h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$618

Wed 10/157:25 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops19h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/199:05 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$625

Wed 10/153:28 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/192:59 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$727

Mon 10/206:25 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/246:40 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$643

Tue 10/286:14 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/38:55 amSNA - PWM

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$348

Tue 10/285:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 50mSouthwest

Mon 11/39:45 amSNA - PWM

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$399

One-way flights from Portland to Santa Ana
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Tue 10/286:14 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$169

Thu 10/233:28 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$180

Fri 10/172:36 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$219

Fri 10/176:14 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$224

Thu 10/235:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$275

Tue 10/286:29 pmPWM - SNA

3 stops43h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$322

Tue 11/253:20 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$369

Wed 11/264:54 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop25h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$378

Mon 10/206:25 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$405

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PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 1/13

5:45 am-1:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

7:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$347

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 10/28

6:14 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

8:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$348

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$353

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 11/4

2:38 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

9:20 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$368

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 10/28

5:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

9:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$399

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

9:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops10h 40m

$399

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

8:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$434

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 10/28

6:14 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$169

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Thu 10/23

3:28 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$180

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Fri 10/17

2:36 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$219

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Portland to Santa Ana. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?
Airlines like Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Santa Ana is about 2617 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $350 and $353 round-trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Santa Ana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana 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 Portland, Maine to Santa Ana?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$350	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$353	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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