Flying from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport.
Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Santa Ana two hours behind Puerto Vallarta.
Take your pick of four weekly Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flights. The 13:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you catch your PVR to SNA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santa Ana (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PVR to SNA flights. An exceptional 92.59% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport. These are the top stopovers between PVR and SNA:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Puerto Vallarta Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Puerto Vallarta Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PVR:
Arriving at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Reserve a hotel close to SNA if you're on a late Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and find adventure across Santa Ana and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The quietest month for a flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PVR to SNA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Ana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
San Diego is another essential stop in the United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without a visit to San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
