Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Portland and Santa Ana are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 56 weekly Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PDX to SNA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santa Ana (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PDX to SNA flights. An impressive 84.29% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and SNA:
Sacramento International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
At the moment, 52 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 147 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PDX to SNA, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PDX to SNA.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX land on schedule 83.65% of the time.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Book a hotel close to SNA if you're on a late Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John Wayne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and explore beyond Santa Ana's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from John Wayne Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
The street address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to SNA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Santa Ana. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana, San Diego is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
