Santa Ana to Vancouver (SNA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,106 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC599+1
AC Air Canada
223
1:15 PM
PDT
4:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC598+1
AC Air Canada
BCS3
9:15 AM
PDT TINT
12:20 PM
PDT
3h 5m
57%
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
PDX Portland 4h 32m AS ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
SEA Seattle 4h 44m AFASAY ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 46m ACASCM ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 6m DLEJAF9 ACEJAKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 9m AAAFDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 26m AAASF9 ACTIVWS Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver flights
SMF Sacramento 5h 52m WN NH Sacramento (SMF) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 6h 9m ACCMF9 ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
YYC Calgary 6h 25m WS ACAFAI Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver flights
SJD San José del Cabo 7h 49m LXJWN WS San José del Cabo (SJD) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Vancouver
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,106 mi 2h 49m nonstop

SNA–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 223 3h02 59% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (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, SNA to YVR 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
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,293
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
SNA → YVR
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
63%
Return
YVR → SNA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric SNA→YVR LAX→YVR BUR→YVR
Distance from SNA 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 2
Weekly flights 8 181
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 21m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vancouver is 0 hours the same as Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YVR

The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.

Vancouver Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.

Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.

SNA–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SNA to YVR: Air Canada.
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 Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from YVR to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and SBD. 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 YVR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to YVR is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and San Bernardino (SBD).