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

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860 mi airlines 43/wk
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AS750
AS Alaska
738
6:45 AM
PDT
9:31 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA7006
HA Hawaiian
73H
7:00 AM
PDT
9:36 AM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9802
AS Alaska
9:03 AM
PDT
11:35 AM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1405
AS Alaska
738
11:02 AM
PDT
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7622
FI Icelandair
73H
11:02 AM
PDT
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS712
AS Alaska
73H
2:10 PM
PDT
4:46 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS589
AS Alaska
738
6:07 PM
PDT
8:41 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6570
HA Hawaiian
73H
7:05 AM
MDT
9:38 AM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1404
AS Alaska
73H
9:09 AM
MDT
11:17 AM
PDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS588
AS Alaska
738
10:46 AM
MDT
1:22 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS264
AS Alaska
738
3:37 PM
MDT
5:51 PM
PDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AS501
AS Alaska
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
10:24 PM
PDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7623
FI Icelandair
73H
7:55 PM
MDT
10:24 PM
PDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Santa Ana to Portland
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 860 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

SNA–PDX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 29 738, 73H 1h32-2h46 100% Oneworld
FI Icelandair 7 73H 2h36 100%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 73H 2h36 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS, FI, HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (29 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: FI + HA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SNA to PDX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,331
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SNA → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
PDX → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric SNA→PDX ONT→PDX LAX→PDX
Distance from SNA 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 14
Weekly flights 43 28 227
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 27m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 46m.

SNA–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Portland route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time1h 32m to 2h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 42 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 2h 46m. The route covers 860 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from SNA to PDX. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, TRM, RDM, SCF, JAC, FAT, SAN, EGE, APA, AZA, SUN, BZN, EUG, MCI, ABQ, HOU, SJD, BNA, MDW, PVR, IAD, OGG, MIA, FLL, BOS, CLT, LIH, OAK, IAH, BOI, SEA, LAS, STS, SFO, SMF, PHX, SJC, DEN, AUS, DFW, TUS, SLC, YVR, ORD, ATL, GEG, MFR, MSP, RNO, EWR, DAL, YYJ, HND, JFK and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from PDX to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and BUR. 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 SNA to PDX

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Hawaiian Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SNA to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to PDX ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR).