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$79+ Cheap flights from Portland to Santa Ana (PDX - 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SNA
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$79
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/156:39 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop27h 11mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/186:45 amSNA - PDX
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
dom. 5/253:30 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop6h 57mDelta
dom. 6/16:55 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/27$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/51:15 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop5h 16mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/206:45 amSNA - PDX
1 stop5h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$200
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/255:30 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
dom. 6/17:45 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26$207
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/177:00 amPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 31mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 6/2412:42 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/76:37 amPDX - SNA
1 stop28h 47mFrontier
vie. 5/912:19 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mié. 9/33:35 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
lun. 9/85:00 pmSNA - PDX
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$331

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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 abril 29, 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

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

dom. 6/15

6:39 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 6/18

6:45 am-5:44 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$180

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

dom. 5/25

7:40 am-10:11 am

Nonstop2h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 6/1

7:45 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$197

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

lun. 5/5

1:15 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 5/20

6:45 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$200

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

dom. 5/25

5:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 6/1

7:45 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$207

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

mié. 5/7

6:37 am-11:24 am

1 stop28h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 5/9

12:19 pm-12:38 am

1 stop12h 19m

$211

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

mar. 6/17

5:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 6/22

6:59 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 30m

$248

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

vie. 7/4

5:15 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/8

6:47 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$257

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

mié. 5/21

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 5/25

12:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$379

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

mar. 5/20

8:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$79

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

mié. 5/21

1:37 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$82

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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-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-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Santa Ana 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-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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Portland to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Portland to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Santa Ana?

    If you book a flight from Portland to Santa Ana, you will be flying from Portland to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Portland (PDX) take 2h 24m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Portland to Santa Ana per day from 8 airlines.

  • How popular is this Portland to Santa Ana flight route?

    Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

    Currently priced at $180, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Portland to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $187 and $197, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Santa Ana one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to Santa Ana for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Santa Ana?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Santa Ana consider choosing Horizon Air (100%), Alaska Airlines (95%) or American Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $216, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Portland - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $79.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Portland to Santa Ana?

    Portland to Santa Ana flights have a layover in Las Vegas most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    If you're on a layover in Las Vegas and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower. Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower are located about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $61 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Portland to Santa Ana flights?

    Of the flights from Portland to Santa Ana that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Seattle.

  • 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 to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Portland to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana

Discover the top 8 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$157Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$169Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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