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$285+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Santa Ana, CA (PWM - SNA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SNA
Nov 23 — Nov 301
Sun 11/23
Sun 11/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 October 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$285
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$742
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Santa Ana
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 October 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:34 amPWM - SNA
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/138:55 amSNA - PWM
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 amPWM - SNA
2 stops15h 36mDelta
Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - PWM
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/23$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:43 amPWM - SNA
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/188:55 amSNA - PWM
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:20 pmPWM - SNA
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/189:05 pmSNA - PWM
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amPWM - SNA
3 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/139:00 amSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$478
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:30 amPWM - SNA
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Thu 11/138:20 pmSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/22$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:25 pmPWM - SNA
1 stop11h 54mDelta
Thu 11/209:20 pmSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/23$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:00 pmPWM - SNA
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1311:10 amSNA - PWM
2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:20 pmPWM - SNA
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1010:30 amSNA - PWM
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$547

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Santa Ana 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 October 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Portland

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

5:34 am-2:11 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

9:45 am-10:54 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$297

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/15

6:35 am-6:36 pm

2 stops15h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$369

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/15

5:43 am-3:20 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

8:55 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$464

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/15

3:20 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

9:05 pm-9:19 am

1 stop9h 14m

$477

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-9:23 pm

3 stops18h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-11:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$478

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 11/10

5:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

8:20 pm-11:10 am

2 stops11h 50m

$503

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 11/17

1:25 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/20

9:20 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$534

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 1/3

5:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$285

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 1/3

6:18 pm-7:12 pm

3 stops27h 54m

$408

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 1/3

2:55 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$637

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Deals found on 10/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Santa Ana

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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated October 24, 2025.
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
7,982 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $297, American Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Portland, Maine in 11h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2617 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($296), American Airlines ($350), and United Airlines ($353) 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 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Santa Ana. 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 October 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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