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Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Ana and Puerto Vallarta.

Flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $424 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $651 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 3% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $544 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $240. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Playa de los Muertos, Malecon and Marina Vallarta. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 10:14 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:54 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $628. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 54m, covering 1,183 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $425 to $2,016. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 54m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 11h 52m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta range from $561 to $795, with an average of $628 over the past 12 months. Anything below $561 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.