Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Puerto Vallarta is one hour ahead of Santa Ana and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from SNA to PVR start at 08:10 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:00 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights.
Your SNA to PVR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SNA to PVR flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 78.85% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SNA and PVR include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight is 138 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 294 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SNA to PVR by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNA to PVR.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights leaving John Wayne Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SNA.
Central Santa Ana to John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SNA? If you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Pick up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from John Wayne Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you want to visit Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SNA to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.
