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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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SNA
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
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The best prices from Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$216

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 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 January 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:16 amPDX - SNA
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/259:10 amSNA - PDX
2 stops10h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$138
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/127:00 amPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/152:46 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/199:21 pmPDX - SNA
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Wed 4/2312:20 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$143
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:57 pmPDX - SNA
Nonstop2h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/56:45 amSNA - PDX
Nonstop2h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/167:54 amPDX - SNA
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/197:45 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 8/85:30 amPDX - SNA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Thu 8/141:10 pmSNA - PDX
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/23$328

Find flights from Portland to Santa Ana within your budget

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 January 23, 2025.

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PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Tue 2/18

10:16 am-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/25

9:10 am-7:31 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$138

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Wed 2/12

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/15

2:46 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$142

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Sat 4/19

9:21 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

12:20 pm-12:42 am

1 stop12h 22m

$143

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Sat 3/1

7:57 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/5

6:45 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$157

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Fri 2/21

5:15 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/21

5:18 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$258

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Wed 4/16

7:54 am-12:18 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/19

7:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

$287

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Tue 4/22

2:57 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$79

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Sat 2/22

6:32 am-11:30 am

1 stop28h 58m

$82

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Tue 3/25

4:22 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$84

PortlandSanta Ana

PDX - SNA

PDXSNA

Portland

Tue 4/22

3:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$89

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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 January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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-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 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-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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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Santa Ana

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Santa Ana including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 71 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 $418). 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 January 23, 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 22% 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 January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 January 23, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 January 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 7 flights from Portland to Santa Ana per day from 7 airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 17 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 $138, 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 Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $143 and $157, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 53% 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 Frontier and Spirit 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 Hawaiian Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (86%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $496, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Portland - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $96.

  • 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, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower. Fremont Street Experience, 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 $53 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 $418). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$173Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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