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

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WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
CST
3:50 PM
PDT
3h 15m
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WN Southwest
737
9:40 AM
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2:25 PM
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2h 45m
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Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

PVR–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PVR Routes SNA Routes PVR Live Flights SNA Live Flights SNA Delays
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 7 7S7 3h15 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ABQ ~6h 0m HOU ~6h 53m OAK ~7h 0m IND ~8h 31m FLL ~10h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
817
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 3h 15m.
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 time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PVR to SNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, HOU, OAK, IND, FLL, MIA, TEB, JFK, YVR, PHX, SFO, DFW, IAH, LAS, SJC, DEN, DTW, YYC, ORD, PDX, SLC, MSP, SEA, AUS, ATL and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,906 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.