Portland to Santa Ana flights
Santa Ana lies 1,372 km (853 mi) south of Portland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Portland | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 652,503 | 310,227 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PDX, 9 km out | SNA, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 97201–97298 | 92701–92799 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Portland
Portland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 73 km).
Arriving in Santa Ana
Santa Ana is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 27 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 42 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 54 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 68 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 8 km (5 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santa Ana from Portland?
1,372 km (853 mi) in a straight line, south of Portland.
How long does it take to get from Portland to Santa Ana by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Portland and Santa Ana?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Portland to Santa Ana flights?
Typically Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Santa Ana also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.