Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta two hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Flights from SNA to PVR start at 07:15 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:00 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNA to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SNA to PVR flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 77.78% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SNA and PVR:
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
158 € is the lowest price for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start at 363 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SNA to PVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SNA reach their destination without delay.
To reach Santa Ana John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SNA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Follow your own route with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and chase adventure across Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Puerto Vallarta in September.
Lock in your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you want to visit Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SNA to PVR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its must-visit sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are highlights.