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

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2:25 PM
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2:35 PM
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Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

SNA–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SNA Routes PVR Routes SNA Live Flights PVR Live Flights SNA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 2h45 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 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, SNA to PVR 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 SNA to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
VNY ~4h 25m SCF ~4h 57m SAN ~5h 2m DAL ~5h 53m LAS ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
721
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
SNA → PVR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
PVR → SNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric SNA→PVR LAX→PVR SAN→PVR
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 7 37 7
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 57m 3h
Departure OTP 70% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights · San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SNA–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,906 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SNA to PVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SCF, SAN, DAL, LAS, SAT, CXO, OAK, APA, RNO, BFI, HOU, BNA, CRP, YYJ, FLL, YWG, YXE, IAD, YYZ, EWR, BOS, SFO, SMF, DTW, IAH, SJC, PHX, DFW, DEN, ATL, SLC, ORD, YVR, JFK, YYC, PDX, MSP and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from PVR to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SAN and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SNA to PVR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to PVR ranges from 2 hours 45 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

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).