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

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AC599
AC Air Canada
38M
12:25 PM
PDT TA
3:32 PM
PDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AC598
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:21 AM
PDT TINT
12:14 PM
PDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Santa Ana to Vancouver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 3h 7m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

SNA–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 38M 3h07 65% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
38M Airbus A380-800 (mixed) – 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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,071
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
68%
Return
YVR → SNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
60%
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 11 2
Weekly flights 7 105 1
Flight time 3h 7m 2h 35m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 65%
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 3h 7m.
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 time3h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
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 approximately 3h 7m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SNA to YVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, CCR, TRM, YYJ, YCD, NUQ, UDD, APC, OAK, SCF, SAN, PVU, BOI, EGE, APA, MDW, YXE, DAL, YWG, DSM, HOU, YYZ, SJD, IAD, PVR, PDX, RDU, TEB, OGG, BOS, TPA, PBI, FLL, PHX, MIA, LIH, DEN, SEA, LAS, YYC, SFO, SLC, HND, SJC, SMF, DFW, ATL, EWR, MSP, IAH, ORD and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SNA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to YVR ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and San Bernardino (SBD).