Portland to Santa Ana (PDX–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS1404+1
AS Alaska
7M8
7:25 AM
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10:05 AM
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2h 40m
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AS588+1
AS Alaska
738
11:16 AM
PDT
1:46 PM
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2h 30m
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AS268
AS Alaska
73H
2:41 PM
PDT
5:16 PM
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2h 35m
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AS264+2
AS Alaska
738
2:45 PM
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5:19 PM
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2h 34m
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AS1425
AS Alaska
73H
8:00 PM
PDT
10:30 PM
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2h 30m
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AS1485+1
AS Alaska
73H
8:01 PM
PDT
10:30 PM
PDT
2h 29m
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FI7623cs
FI Icelandair
73H
8:01 PM
PDT
10:30 PM
PDT
2h 29m
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AS750+2
AS Alaska
73H
7:00 AM
PDT
9:35 AM
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2h 35m
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FI7622cs
FI Icelandair
73H
11:02 AM
PDT
1:38 PM
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2h 36m
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AS1405+2
AS Alaska
738
11:09 AM
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1:44 PM
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2h 35m
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AS712+1
AS Alaska
738
2:12 PM
PDT
4:48 PM
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2h 36m
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AS589+1
AS Alaska
738
6:07 PM
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8:41 PM
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2h 34m
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Portland to Santa Ana
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 860 mi 2h 29m nonstop 98 1-stop hubs

PDX–SNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PDX Routes SNA Routes PDX Live Flights SNA Live Flights PDX Delays SNA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, HA 42 738, 73H, 7M8 2h29-2h40 84% Oneworld FI, HA
UA United Airlines 0 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS, FI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (42 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to SNA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,502
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Portland

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric PDX→SNA OLM→SNA EUG→SNA
Distance from PDX – 97 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 49 – 2
Flight time 2h 29m 3h 4m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Olympia (OLM) to Santa Ana flights · Eugene (EUG) to Santa Ana flights · Tacoma (TIW) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Ana is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: PDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 2h 40m.
Facts

PDX–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 35 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 40m. The route covers 860 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SNA. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, TRM, SBA, BUR, SBP, PSP, FAT, ONT, SCK, ABQ, PVU, CCR, RIL, FCA, RDM, JAC, BZN, PAE, MSO, APA, SCF, EAT, TUS, OKC, HDN, SUN, SAT, YEG, OMA, MCI, MKE, MDW, GRR, FTW, MSY, CMH, BNA, STL, SUS, SDF, SAV, PTK, TPA, CMA, TEB, TYS, DTW, SUA, BWI, IAD, LAL, PIE, PHL, SRQ, RDU, FLL, LIH, OPF, HND, SLC, BUF, BOS, MIA, HPN, SEA, AZA, DSM, SFO, SMF, RNO, LAS, OAK, IAH, SJC, BOI, PHX, ATL, MFR, STS, AUS, DEN, DFW, LAX, GEG, CVG, ORD, CLT, EUG, MSP, IDA, EWR, YVR, SJD, JFK, PVR, MCO, DVO and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OLM, EUG and TIW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDX to SNA

Portland International Airport (PDX) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to SNA ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Olympia (OLM), Eugene (EUG) and Tacoma (TIW).