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

SNA Airport Page →
1,184 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 5h 6m AAASF9 → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 17m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 39m AAASBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PDX Portland 8h 16m ASFI → AS Portland (PDX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
EWR Newark 13h 38m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SMF Sacramento 14h 10m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 20m DLF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 43m ACASCM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SEA Seattle 16h 9m AFAMAS → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 18h 11m AFDLEJA → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,184 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

SNA–PVR had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,184 miles in 2h 45m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PHX ~5h 6m DEN ~6h 17m DFW ~6h 39m PDX ~8h 16m EWR ~13h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
579
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVR → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 – 13 4
Weekly flights – 31 1
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 4m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Mexico_City
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 about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to PVR: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
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.
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 SNA to PVR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to PVR is about 2 hours 45 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. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).