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Cheap Flight Deals from Portland to Santa Ana (PDX-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to Santa Ana.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:17 pmPDX-SNA
7h 40m1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:42 pmSNA-PDX
5h 57m1 stop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Wed, Jun 4
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1:37 pm - 9:17 pmPDX-SNA
7h 40m1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:42 pmSNA-PDX
5h 57m1 stop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Sat, May 31
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:25 pmPDX-SNA
2h 25mnonstop
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2:06 pm - 4:32 pmSNA-PDX
2h 26mnonstop
$155Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 10:11 amPDX-SNA
2h 31mnonstop
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6:27 pm - 8:50 pmSNA-PDX
2h 23mnonstop
$157Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 10:11 amPDX-SNA
2h 31mnonstop
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5:46 pm - 10:20 pmSNA-PDX
4h 34m1 stop
$167Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 10:11 amPDX-SNA
2h 31mnonstop
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2:06 pm - 4:32 pmSNA-PDX
2h 26mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 11:24 amPDX-SNA
29h 04m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:27 pmSNA-PDX
11h 08m1 stop
$201Frontier
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Sat, May 17 - Tue, May 20
Frontier Logo
1:15 pm - 6:36 pmPDX-SNA
5h 21m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 12:38 amSNA-PDX
12h 19m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Mon, May 12 - Fri, May 16
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:27 pmPDX-SNA
4h 47m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 12:10 amSNA-PDX
5h 15m1 stop
$228Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:27 pmPDX-SNA
4h 47m1 stop
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11:10 am - 4:59 pmSNA-PDX
5h 49m1 stop
$248Delta
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Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 17

KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Find cheap flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Planning a trip from Portland to Santa Ana? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $357 and $346 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Portland to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Where can I shop at the PDX airport?

    Pendleton has got you covered with wool apparels and blankets, don’t forget to check out their woven beach towels too. This is located at the entrance of terminal A, B and C. If you are a book lover then Powell is located adjacent to Terminal A, B and C. Nike and Columbia Sportswear are also located in the same area. Other stores that may interest you include Kiehl’s (south lobby post security), The Real Mother Goose (Oregon Market) etc.

  • Can I find parking services at the Portland International AIrport?

    Yes. The airport offers parking services to passengers who access the airport via personal cars. The parking options include long term parking and short term garages which are offered on the airport’s parking lot. The airport also offers valet parking and marked handicap accessible parking spaces.

  • Does SNA Airport offer accessible services to the disabled?

    The John Wayne Airport Helping Hands team provides services at no charge and is available every day from 6 am to 11 pm. There are wide parking lots which are easily accessible at the airport. Vans which are accessible by wheelchairs are also offered by shuttle and taxi companies. For quicker van service, booking prior to airport arrival is recommended. Rest rooms, water refill stations and drinking fountains are all accessible and are adjacent to the restrooms in the various terminals.

  • What mode of transport is available from SNA Airport?

    Several bus and train routes service the airport. Shuttle services are also available but booking has to made 24h in advance. Taxis are also located in the Ground Transportation Centre and in Terminal C. App-based rides like Uber also offer drop off and pick up services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Santa Ana was $39 for a one-way ticket and $96 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Portland and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Santa Ana, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $306 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $250 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $108 or less one-way and $244 or less round-trip.
  • The Portland International Airport (PDX) is located in the south of Multnomah County in Portland City. A drive from downtown Portland to the airport takes between 20min to 70min. You can also opt for the MAX light rail Red line which is much faster as it takes about 38min between the airport and downtown, with the first train arriving at PDX at 4:45 am. Another means of travel to the PDX airport is by taxi cabs. You can always order through the main operators or from a hotel.
  • The PDX airport has many lounges including four Priority Pass locations. As a traveller on economy class at the airport you will have access of the Priority Pass locations as long as you purchase a day pass, pay at the door or purchase an annual membership. The Alaska Airlines lounge at Concourse C, Delta Air lines Sky Club at Concourse D, United Airlines in Concourse E and USO Northwest -Portland Center lounges are available.
  • Animals such as those for comfort or emotional support are allowed at the PDX airport on condition that they be accompanied by their owners and or be kept in pet carriers except when making use of the relief area. Service dogs are allowed at the airport. The general rule is that all animals must be under control all the time.
  • For nursing mothers, once you land at the John Wayne Airport (SNA) you can go to rooms across from Gate C16 which provides the right environment while nursing your baby. The room has a comfy chair to sit, a sink, ample space and is pristine.
  • If you are travelling with kids to John Wayne Airport (SNA), then make a point to visit the children’s Wish lounge located at Terminal B, post security adjacent to Gates 11 and 12. While here, they can play games, color, take selfies with the Ted-E-Bear and read books.
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Prefer to fly direct from Portland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9918 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Although both planes (flights) had mechanical issue delaying both of my flights, the crew members handled everything with ease. Both flights had the smoothest take off and landing. I opted to upgrade my seat to first class and really lucked out getting the seat at the very front of the plane. Awesome treat to myself. I really enjoyed my flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025PDX - FAT
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Although both planes (flights) had mechanical issue delaying both of my flights, the crew members handled everything with ease. Both flights had the smoothest take off and landing. I opted to upgrade my seat to first class and really lucked out getting the seat at the very front of the plane. Awesome treat to myself. I really enjoyed my flight.

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

I’m New to Alaska Airlines. I was not able to connect to WiFi on either leg of my flights to/from Santa Rosa. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable ride.

Changed flight from San Fran to Seattle Then with a Delayed takeoff barely made my connection Waited over an hour for luggage 😜

Very comfortable - thanks. Only small criticism was the delay in disembarking caused by the passengers in the front two rows chatting to the cabin crew.

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had! From entering the airport, to boarding to landing.

Plane had a maintenance problem two hours into the flight and we had to turn around. Alaska was nice to put us up in the Hilton in LAX but the cost of food in the city was WAY higher than our vouchers and the hotel had no continental breakfast. We ended up spending over $100 on food for our family in addition to the vouchers.

Delays, delays, delays.... (and) Told no room for carry on after boarding B Group and told to drop off our carry on at door to be checked in instead. There was plenty of room left in the overheads above our seats right up to the end of boarding!!!!

Wonderful! The Alaska call center representative was really helpful. I accidently made a mistake of picking a flight option for another day. She was extremely helpful. My daughter had a nose bleed during the flight - the crew helped with an ice pack. I wish they had checked afterwards.

Arrive on time cause the TSA can be quite the project. Besides that your trip will be awesome.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

My seat had no padding, it was literally plywood with a plastic cover. I could not change seats on my 10 hour flight. My excitement for this trip helped me deal with the pain.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Great plane, seats, and crew. Super smooth experience and delicious coffee

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

Hawaiin airlines never let me know the alaska airlines confirmation number. it took chat and call with customer service to get that.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

I think you should still be able to pick a seat at check in no matter the price tier. But the plane was decent. Seats were a little narrow so I imagine larger folks would have some discomfort but I was fine and the crew was great.

Crew was excellent......in flight medical emergency handled very professionally.....

Overall a great experience. The starlink internet was amazing addition.

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

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