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

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AS1404
AS Alaska
73H
9:09 AM
MDT
11:17 AM
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3h 8m
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AS588
AS Alaska
738
10:46 AM
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1:22 PM
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2h 36m
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AS264
AS Alaska
738
3:37 PM
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5:51 PM
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3h 14m
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AS501
AS Alaska
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
10:24 PM
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2h 29m
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FI7623
FI Icelandair
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
10:24 PM
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2h 29m
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AS750
AS Alaska
738
6:45 AM
PDT
9:31 AM
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2h 46m
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AS9802
AS Alaska
9:03 AM
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11:35 AM
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1h 32m
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AS1405
AS Alaska
738
11:02 AM
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1:38 PM
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2h 36m
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FI7622
FI Icelandair
73H
11:02 AM
PDT
1:38 PM
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2h 36m
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AS712
AS Alaska
73H
2:10 PM
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4:46 PM
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2h 36m
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AS589
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
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 860 mi 2h 29m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

PDX–SNA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 28 738, 73H 2h29-3h14 86% Oneworld –
FI Icelandair 7 73H 2h29 86% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 86% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS, FI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: FI (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SBA ~4h 13m FAT ~4h 19m PSP ~4h 22m EUG ~4h 32m SBP ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,306
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → SNA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
60%
Return
SNA → PDX
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Portland

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric PDX→SNA EUG→SNA SEA→SNA
Distance from PDX – 106 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 6
Weekly flights 35 2 114
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 11m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Eugene (EUG) to Santa Ana flights · Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana flights · Seattle (BFI) 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
-1h
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 3h 14m.
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 3h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 36 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 3h 14m. The route covers 860 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SNA. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, FAT, PSP, EUG, SBP, CCR, RNO, BFI, BZN, FCA, JAC, SCF, ABQ, HDN, MDW, PVR, MCI, SUS, BNA, MSY, SAV, PTK, PHL, TYS, DTW, IAD, LAL, FLL, LAX, MCO, GEG, SLC, MIA, SEA, MSP, MFR, OAK, SMF, LAS, SJC, DEN, AZA, PHX, ATL, SFO, BOI, STS, DFW, YVR, ORD, HND, TUS, CLT, IAH, AUS, EWR, JFK, SJD and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from SNA to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, SEA and BFI. 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, Icelandair and United Airlines. With 35 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 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).