Santa Ana (SNA) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SNA–PDX. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but December 2024 dropped to 79% — a gap of 19 points. Across the full period the route averages 92% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 92%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 859 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to PDX
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (87%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 8 min |
| Friday | 90% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 94% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 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 aircraft57%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to PDX delayed?
- 8% of SNA–PDX 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 6 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SNA to PDX?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (87%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SNA to PDX?
- The scheduled SNA–PDX flight time averages 2h 30m over 859 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 8% of the time.
- How often are SNA to PDX 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 SNA to PDX?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-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.