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

For as low as $437, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Portland, Maine in 11h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2617 mi.

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

According to our current data, Delta ($239), United Airlines ($353), and American Airlines ($397) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California. You may be able to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $206 and $240 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California 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, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, 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, California?

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

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

When flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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?

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Tue 12/3011:50 amPWM - SNA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/38:25 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$987

Tue 12/305:45 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Sat 1/38:00 amSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,463

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Sat 1/178:40 amPWM - SNA

1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:47 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$437

Fri 2/2712:13 pmPWM - SNA

2 stops13h 05mDelta

Sun 3/19:20 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops10h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$451

Tue 5/53:30 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/99:04 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$547

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Tue 12/3011:50 amPWM - SNA

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/38:25 pmSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$987

Tue 12/305:45 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Sat 1/38:00 amSNA - PWM

2 stops11h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,463

Sat 1/178:40 amPWM - SNA

1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:47 pmSNA - PWM

1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$437

One-way flights from Portland to Santa Ana
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Mon 6/19:52 amPWM - SNA

1 stop29h 23mBreeze Airways

Deal found 12/21

$212

Fri 1/95:06 pmPWM - SNA

3 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$218

Mon 6/15:30 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$229

Mon 6/19:52 amPWM - SNA

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$255

Wed 1/75:30 amPWM - SNA

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$284

Mon 1/55:48 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$289

Mon 1/54:10 pmPWM - SNA

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$334

Tue 1/66:00 amPWM - SNA

2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$339

Sat 1/35:45 amPWM - SNA

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$444

Sat 1/35:45 amPWM - SNA

2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$449

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Round-trip from	$437 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$212 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$607

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PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 1/17

8:40 am-5:22 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

12:47 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$437

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Fri 2/27

12:13 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/1

9:20 pm-11:18 am

2 stops10h 58m

$451

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 5/5

3:30 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

9:04 pm-8:44 am

1 stop8h 40m

$547

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 6/1

9:52 am-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 23m

$212

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Fri 1/9

9:47 am-3:48 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$220

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-11:49 am

1 stop9h 19m

$284

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 1/5

5:48 am-2:14 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$289

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 1/5

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$334

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 1/6

4:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$334

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Wed 1/7

9:40 am-9:18 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$339

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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

7.9

Good

8,014 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

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

9,105 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 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, California?
For as low as $437, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Portland, Maine in 11h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2617 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($239), United Airlines ($353), and American Airlines ($397) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California. You may be able to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $206 and $240 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.
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, California?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$353	Average$611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$397	Average$539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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