Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport.
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Santa Ana.
Flights from SNA to PDX start at 06:45 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:17 with Alaska Airlines. In total, there are 24 weekly Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNA to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Portland — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SNA to PDX flights. An impressive 88.64% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SNA and PDX:
San Francisco International Airport
San Jose International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Currently, R 1,730 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,606. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SNA to PDX, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNA to PDX.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNA touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SNA? If you're boarding an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PDX:
Go where the road takes you with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Portland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Portland Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Portland. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Portland Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to PDX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Portland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Seattle to check off its leading attractions. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are the start of reasons to visit.
