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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $309. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Santa Ana.$309 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Santa Ana.$353 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.

Santa Ana.$371 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.

Santa Ana.$375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.

Santa Ana.$377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Santa Ana.$377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Santa Ana.$384 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.

Santa Ana.$384 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.

Santa Ana.$385 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Santa Ana.$391 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.

Santa Ana.$392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.

Santa Ana.$397 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $397, select.

Santa Ana.$455 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.

Santa Ana.$470 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Portland on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Santa Ana.$478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.

Santa Ana.$518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne

Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Portland to Santa Ana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santa Ana John Wayne.

Portland to Santa Ana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$309
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines
Average flights per week	49

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne is $309. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne?

2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne.

Which airlines fly direct from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Icelandair fly direct from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne.

How many flights are there a week from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne?

As of August 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Santa Ana John Wayne is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Santa Ana John Wayne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Santa Ana?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Ana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne with?

Currently, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Ana John Wayne.

Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport.
Portland and Santa Ana are both in the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:04.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to SNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Santa Ana (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With an impressive 87.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to SNA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PDX and SNA:
- San Francisco International Airport
- Sacramento International Airport
- San Jose International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight is $137. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $309. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PDX to SNA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from PDX to SNA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport.

Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)

You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to PDX:

Arriving at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SNA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion to explore Santa Ana and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport about three weeks before you travel.

Getting from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana

You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Santa Ana. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santa Ana. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport for August if you want to go to Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to SNA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

Santa Ana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
San Diego is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without seeing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.