Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana (PVR–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN763
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
PDT
1:50 PM
CST
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 56m AAWN → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 6h 45m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAQFQR → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 16m LXJUA → ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 20m DL → AFDLWS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
PDX Portland 8h 10m AS → ASEJAFI Portland (PDX) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 21m AMDLVS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 9h 24m UA → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 10h 54m UA → EJAUA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
SEA Seattle 19h 17m ASQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,184 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind

PVR–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PVR Routes SNA Routes PVR Live Flights SNA Live Flights SNA Delays
All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
PHX ~4h 56m DEN ~6h 45m DFW ~6h 59m SFO ~7h 16m SLC ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
540
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVR → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SNA → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
PVR: CST · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PVR–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVR to SNA: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SNA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from SNA to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVR to SNA

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

PVR to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SNA is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,906 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.