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

PWM Airport Page →
2,619 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 8h 6m UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 8h 30m AANZQR → AAASQR Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 8h 52m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
EWR Newark 9h 2m ACCMOS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana flights
DTW Detroit 9h 50m AFDLWS → DLVJA Detroit (DTW) to Santa Ana flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 39m DLSY → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana flights
CLT Charlotte 12h 14m AA → AALXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 16m AA → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 13m UA → ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,619 mi 5h 48m nonstop -3h behind

PWM–SNA had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,619 miles in 5h 48m.

Also explore PWM Routes SNA Routes PWM Live Flights SNA Live Flights PWM Delays SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Portland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PWM–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DEN ~8h 6m ORD ~8h 30m ATL ~8h 38m CMH ~8h 48m IAH ~8h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
692
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
PWM → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
64%
Return
SNA → PWM
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Portland

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric PWM→SNA BED→SNA BOS→SNA
Distance from PWM – 95 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 5h 48m 6h 14m 5h 36m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Bedford (BED) to Santa Ana flights · Boston (BOS) to Santa Ana flights · Worcester (ORH) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Portland.
PWM: EDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,619 mi / 4,214 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

PWM–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,619 mi / 4,214 km
Flight time5h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
Full namePortland International Jetport
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 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 PWM to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 5h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,619 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PWM to SNA: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from SNA to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BED, BOS and ORH. 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 PWM to SNA

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PWM to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to SNA is about 5 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,619 miles (4,214 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bedford (BED), Boston (BOS) and Worcester (ORH).