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$170+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SNA
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Southwest)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

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 21, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 12/135:40 amPWM - SNA
2 stops12h 40mSouthwest
Tue 1/137:15 amSNA - PWM
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/1312:23 pmPWM - SNA
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/138:55 amSNA - PWM
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/152:30 pmPWM - SNA
2 stops22h 52mDelta
Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - PWM
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/20$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:08 amPWM - SNA
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Tue 1/137:00 amSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/19$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 12/1911:50 amPWM - SNA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Mon 1/59:40 amSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/20$482
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Fri 12/1911:50 amPWM - SNA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Mon 12/229:55 amSNA - PWM
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/18$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/20$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/139:45 amPWM - SNA
2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/136:25 pmSNA - PWM
3 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$531

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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 21, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

5:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

7:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$257

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

12:23 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

8:55 am-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$292

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/15

2:30 pm-10:22 am

2 stops22h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$383

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

6:08 am-4:08 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$387

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Fri 12/19

11:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

9:40 am-12:20 am

2 stops11h 40m

$457

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

$482

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 12/13

9:45 am-9:23 pm

2 stops14h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

6:25 pm-2:39 pm

3 stops17h 14m

$531

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Sat 11/22

3:20 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/28

7:15 am-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$539

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Mon 11/17

6:05 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops22h 25m

$185

PortlandSanta Ana

PWM - SNA

PWMSNA

Portland

Wed 11/19

1:25 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$189

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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 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 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

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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 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 21, 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
7,978 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
7,978 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
8,991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
11,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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?

    Airlines like Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland, Maine to Santa Ana in about 12h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 12m. 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 53% 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 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 21, 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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