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$46 Find cheap flights from Santa Ana to Portland

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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Portland (SNA-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:30 pm - 1:17 amSNA-PDX
8h 47m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:00 amPDX-SNA
5h 40m1 stop
$93Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
7:45 am - 12:57 pmSNA-PDX
5h 12m1 stop
5:15 am - 11:02 amPDX-SNA
5h 47m1 stop
$112Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
4:01 pm - 3:54 pmSNA-PDX
23h 53m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:00 amPDX-SNA
5h 40m1 stop
Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 17
8:50 am - 8:36 pmSNA-PDX
11h 46m1 stop
9:36 am - 3:11 pmPDX-SNA
5h 35m1 stop
$122Frontier
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Wed, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 29
8:50 am - 8:36 pmSNA-PDX
11h 46m1 stop
12:48 am - 6:22 pmPDX-SNA
17h 34m1 stop
$131Frontier
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 19
1:05 pm - 8:36 pmSNA-PDX
7h 31m1 stop
5:15 am - 11:02 amPDX-SNA
5h 47m1 stop
Fri, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 27
9:40 am - 12:05 pmSNA-PDX
2h 25mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:28 amPDX-SNA
2h 28mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 28
9:40 am - 12:05 pmSNA-PDX
2h 25mnonstop
7:00 am - 12:29 pmPDX-SNA
5h 29m1 stop
$206Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
7:05 pm - 11:52 pmSNA-PDX
4h 47m1 stop
5:22 pm - 10:14 pmPDX-SNA
4h 52m1 stop
$236Delta
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 24
5:10 pm - 11:52 pmSNA-PDX
6h 42m2 stops
5:15 am - 10:09 amPDX-SNA
4h 54m1 stop
$295Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 30

Flights from Santa Ana to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Portland?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Santa Ana to Portland, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Ana, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Portland is January, where tickets cost $191 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $258 and $254 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Portland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Portland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Santa Ana to Portland found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $93 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($122). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $46 on Spirit Airlines and from $64 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Santa Ana and Portland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Santa Ana to Portland.
There is just one airline that flies from Santa Ana to Portland direct and that is Alaska Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Alaska Airlines for the route is $138.

How many flights are there between Santa Ana and Portland per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in Portland, with an average flight time of 2h 17m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Santa Ana and Portland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Santa Ana to Portland take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Portland from Santa Ana is typically 2h 14m. The journey crosses a distance of 860 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 6:49 am and will be landing in Portland at 9:03 am.

What’s the latest departure time from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to Portland jets off at 9:13 pm and lands at 11:32 pm.

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January

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June

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Portland

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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland

  • How can I fly from SNA to PDX?

    There are numerous major airlines flying nonstop between SNA and PDX routes. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are some of the major airlines frequently traveling this route. However, if you want to save some dollars opting for one-stop flights like Spirit, Delta and United Airlines, usually with stops at LAS, SEA and SFO, is the best option for this trip.

  • Are there any Lounges at SNA?

    There are a few lounges at John Wayne Airport where you may unwind before taking departure. Most of these lounges are airline operated and offer exceptional services, including showers and meals and drinks. On the mezzanine level of Terminal A, there is a peaceful seating area for Admiral Club members that also provides business meeting facilities. Moreover, you can spend time at United Airlines United Club situated in Terminal B, or USO Lounge found at post security and terminal B.

  • Can I access services for passengers with limited mobility at PDX?

    PDX offers unique services for people with hidden disabilities. The airport features elevators and wheelchairs and can also provide extra assistance for people with limited mobility. However, to access these services, it is vital to contact your airline at least 48h before your flight departure to have enough time to arrange for the services. As a result, you will find the services waiting on the ground upon arrival.

  • Is sleeping at PDX airport legal?

    There are several curving benches without armrests on the airside where you can unwind. Find some quiet areas in Concourse C if you want extra privacy. However, all airports are always noisy with bright lights, which leads to uncomfortable sleeping. If you want to sleep comfortably, book a room at any of the many hotels within the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Portland was $46 for a one-way ticket and $93 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Ana and Portland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Ana to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Ana to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Santa Ana and Portland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Portland, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $308 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $306 or less round-trip.
  • You will depart from John Wayne Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) while taking a flight from John Wayne to Portland. These two airports serve as the primary airports for the two cities and serve as hubs for important airlines like Delta airlines.
  • Since Santa Ana city center is only around 5 miles from John Wayne International Airport, you can easily access the airport from downtown Santa Ana. You have a wide range of alternatives when it comes to transportation methods. The quickest and most practical way to go to SNA is by taxi, which will take you there in about 8min. Buses are another option and are much less expensive.
  • Passengers traveling through SNA airport to Portland from John Wayne are advised to arrive at the airport at least 1h 30min before the scheduled flight departure time. If you arrive this early at the airport, you will have enough time to go through security screening, explore the airport’s attraction sites and get to the airport on time.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is a pet-friendly establishment. These pet relief areas are situated inside and outside the airport terminals making them conveniently accessible to passengers traveling with their furry friends. Nonetheless, you can also find service animal relief areas on Concourses D and C, which are equipped with sinks, a fire hydrant and disposable waste bags.
  • If you are at PDX waiting for your airport transfer, there are multiple things that you can do to spend time and avoid getting bored. You can log into the free Wi-Fi and stay connected with family and friends. Alternatively, you can visit one of the many restaurants and cafes at the airport if you are hungry and grab a bite.
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Flights from Santa Ana to Portland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Santa Ana to Portland 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesApr 2024
If you’re going to Disney, get a pass for EVE to request a direct pickup from the airport to your hotel. There are instructions for how to download the app and buy your pass on signs in the taxi area.
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The further you are into the calendar year you are more likely to have schedule changes due to the local noise restrictions

Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Ana to Portland?

Find which airlines fly direct from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

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Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

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Nonstop returns

Portland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Icelandair

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Portland

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9254 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

Loved the airport. The announcements for boarding were too loud & echoing in the large waiting area, so hard to follow. Other than that, we had a great experience.

Staff was very friendly. Flight was on time and arrived early. Flight was comfortable.

Easy and quick boarding. A bit of a hard landing at PDX

I think u could offer more than apple juice or water.

Pleasant crew and on time travel. It was all good.

It was ok. Alaska was adequate. Efficient and what I paid for it was fair. The boarding area at the gate was a joke. By the time they get past the C boarding group people all line up impatiently and then it’s chaos. We were boarding early then we sat on the tarmac for 30 minutes. I would of rather sat in the airport.

The entire flight was terrible. I recently had neurocervical surgery, and I needed a wheelchair to get to the gate. They were wonderful, truly. The flight staff was lovely, as well. Despite the need for assistance, I was put in the middle seat in the last row in front of the toilets. It was "policy" that I couldn't be moved. The pain I felt after the flight was astromnomical. The flight was so WARM, I was sweating, and the "air" did nothing to the stuffy feeling. The seats were uncomfortable, the plane itself was in bad/worn condition (although very clean - thanks to the staff) - and the flight was definitely rocky (not the pilot's fault, of course). All in all - one of the worst flights I've ever taken. The humans were wonderful!! You have a really great team. But your flight policies and your plane are absymal. For what you charge, you need to upgrade your plane and your policies.

First flights on Alaska Air, and I will go out of my way to fly them whenever I can in the future. An incredible experience, above and beyond any other airline.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

I liked the cleanness in the bathroom and good crew on board and at boarding gates. There was no Hindi (Bollywood) movies. The entertainment can be improved as it is one of the worst one I saw when I compared it with other airlines. The Mumbai to Amsterdam flight did not have any food for my family which does not contain eggs in it though we have selected “Hindu Asian vegetarian meal”

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/21Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 17mSNA-PDX
$46
9/10Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 47mSNA-PDX
$49
6/24Mon
1 stopFrontier
22h 38mSNA-PDX
$64
6/17Mon
1 stopFrontier
8h 52mSNA-PDX
$65
8/20Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mSNA-PDX
$99
8/22Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mSNA-PDX
$119
11/1Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 58mSNA-PDX
$143
9/2Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 59mSNA-PDX
$242
6/27Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 18mSNA-PDX
$294
7/3Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 08mSNA-PDX
$536

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Ana to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 31mSNA-PDX
6/21Fri
multi-stopFrontier
25h 50mPDX-SNA
$236
6/14Fri
multi-stop
8h 31mSNA-PDX
6/21Fri
multi-stop
5h 07mPDX-SNA
$244
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 41mSNA-PDX
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mPDX-SNA
$304
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
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6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 52mPDX-SNA
$347
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 44mSNA-PDX
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mPDX-SNA
$863
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 44mSNA-PDX
6/17Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mPDX-SNA
$887
6/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
4h 40mSNA-PDX
6/15Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 28mPDX-SNA
$908
6/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 16mSNA-PDX
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 16mPDX-SNA
$924
6/10Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 31mSNA-PDX
6/12Wed
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 27mPDX-SNA
$1,117
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 50mSNA-PDX
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 27mPDX-SNA
$1,313

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Santa Ana - Portland Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

Portland (PDX)United States

Return flight deals:

Portland - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Cabin classes:

$796
$4,850
$746
$196