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$192+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Santa Ana (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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SNA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

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 March 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/17:07 am
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 5/47:20 pm
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops11h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/304:50 pm
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop8h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:45 am
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/307:07 am
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop10h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 5/51:36 pm
SNA
-
PWM
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 8/256:15 am
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:45 am
SNA
-
PWM
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 5/147:07 am
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop10h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 5/187:20 pm
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/305:30 am
PWM
-
SNA
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:25 am
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 8/257:45 am
PWM
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SNA
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/3110:15 am
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 5/77:07 am
PWM
-
SNA
1 stop10h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 5/137:20 pm
SNA
-
PWM
2 stops11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/23:39 pm
PWM
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SNA
1 stop9h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 5/59:05 pm
SNA
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PWM
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$490

Find 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 March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$450
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$924
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One-way flight from Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 5/2

3:39 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

9:05 pm-8:49 am

1 stop8h 44m

$490

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-3:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

9:05 pm-8:49 am

1 stop8h 44m

$496

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 5/2

3:39 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

9:05 pm-8:49 am

1 stop8h 44m

$500
Cheapest one-way

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Thu 5/14

2:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$200

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$205

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 5/23

12:55 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$205
Quickest one-way

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Wed 4/29

7:07 am-1:56 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$216

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Fri 5/15

2:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$234

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/20

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Portland to Santa Ana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Santa Ana 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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

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 March 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,452 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in about 9h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Portland, Maine and Santa Ana is about 2617 mi.

  • 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $353 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $387. These flights start at 44% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in March 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 2 airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana

Discover the top 2 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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