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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN764
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
CST
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN763
WN Southwest
737
9:40 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 40m AAWN AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m WN DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 33m UA ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 6h 39m UAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 49m AAAYQF AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 27m DL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
IAH Houston 7h 45m ACUA EKUA Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 39m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana flights
ORD Chicago 9h 57m AAUA AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 59m AAAMAS AADLEJM Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Ana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
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.

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 7 7S7 2h55
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVR to SNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
669
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.

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 →

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.

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
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

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, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.