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

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1,106 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC598
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:21 AM
PDT TINT
12:14 PM
PDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC599
AC Air Canada
38M
12:25 PM
PDT TA
3:32 PM
PDT
3h 7m
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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Vancouver to Santa Ana
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 2h 53m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

YVR–SNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–SNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 2h53 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, YVR 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,134
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
YVR → SNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
60%
Return
SNA → YVR
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric YVR→SNA PAE→SNA
Distance from YVR 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 2h 53m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to SNA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, BZN, PSP, OAK, APA, BOI, DSM, MDW, HOU, GSP, SDF, PBI, TEB, SLC, MCO, SWF, FLL, JFK, MIA, LAX, ATL, PDX, SEA, SCF, SFO, LAS, DFW, PHX, YYC, DEN, SMF, PVR, IAH, ORD, MSP, BFI, SJD, HND and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SNA to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. 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 YVR to SNA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SNA ranges from 2 hours 53 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

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).