Cheap flights from Portland to Santa Ana

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Portland to Santa Ana and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Portland to Santa Ana is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $227
Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana is currently $227
Last-minute weekend getaway $432
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Portland to Santa Ana is currently $432
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana is currently $488
Fastest flight 2 hr 29 min The fastest nonstop flight from Portland to Santa Ana takes 2 hr 29 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Santa Ana is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–220
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $215–540

Popular airlines from Portland to Santa Ana

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $227
    Typical price: $195–530
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
    407 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $247
    Typical price: $205–450
    569 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
  • Delta
    from $267
    Typical price: $235–600
    199 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
  • United
    from $269
    Typical price: $235–530
    162 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
  • American
    from $272
    Typical price: $275–560
    117 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $185–510
    11 weekly connecting flights
    PDX - SNA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Portland

  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    Portland United States 20 min 6 mi
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Seattle United States 2 hr 37 min 134 mi
  • Eugene Airport (EUG)
    Eugene United States 1 hr 54 min 99 mi
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)
    Redmond United States 3 hr 114 mi

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland to Santa Ana

The cheapest flights from Portland to Santa Ana are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $150 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $227, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $247, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $267, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $269, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $272, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $230, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.
2 hr 29 min is the shortest flight time from Portland to Santa Ana.
Santa Ana is a year-round destination. It’s typically warm and dry Jun–Oct, with mild weather the rest of the year. Winters (Dec–Feb) see the highest chance of rainfall. The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (May) draws large crowds with colorful parades, carnival rides, food vendors and live music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Portland to Santa Ana.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Portland to Santa Ana really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Portland to Santa Ana.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 28 nonstop flights and 407 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 569 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Portland to Santa Ana are:
  • Delta offers 199 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • United offers 162 connecting flights per week. United flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • American offers 117 connecting flights per week. American flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Frontier offers 11 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Portland and Santa Ana.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $227, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $247, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $267, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $269, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $272, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Santa Ana is $230, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
Alaska flies direct from Portland to Santa Ana.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and Santa Ana at price $432 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Alaska flies direct from Portland to Santa Ana.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Portland to Santa Ana on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Portland and Santa Ana start at $227 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Portland to Santa Ana, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Portland and Santa Ana start at $488 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Portland and Santa Ana start at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19.
To book business class trips from Portland to Santa Ana, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Portland and Santa Ana starts at $432 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and Santa Ana at price $432 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Portland to Santa Ana, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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