Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Portland's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Santa Ana.
Flights from SNA to PDX start from 06:45 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 21:15 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can choose from 56 weekly John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport flights.
Your SNA to PDX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Portland (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 81.75% of services landing on schedule, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for SNA to PDX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SNA and PDX:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Currently, £25 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £62. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SNA to PDX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SNA.
To get to John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SNA:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're landing on a late John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PDX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz to explore Portland and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Portland International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Portland. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Portland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SNA to PDX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Portland, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 150 miles north to Seattle to check off its must-visit sights. From Greyhound: Bus Station to LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Spokane is another well-known destination in United States and is around 290 miles north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
