Portland (PDX) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Santa Ana (SNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2026, 99% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 82% — a 18-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 5 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 859 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to SNA
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (88%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 6 min |
| Friday | 90% | 5 min |
| Saturdaybest | 95% | 3 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to SNA delayed?
- 10% of PDX–SNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 5 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to SNA?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (88%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to SNA?
- The scheduled PDX–SNA flight time averages 2h 29m over 859 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are PDX to SNA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PDX to SNA?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 82% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,085 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.