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$190 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta departing on 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$464
Typical prices: $777-$568
Southwest
Mon 8/17Thu 8/20
SNA - PVR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$190
Typical prices: $248-$329
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/28
SNA - PVR • 2 stops
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SNA has quick security lines, under 10 minutes.
At PVR, use taxi kiosks for fixed-rate rides.
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Cheapest • Avg $420 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta (SNA-PVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 1:20 pm
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PVR
2h 55mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
PVR
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SNA
3h 00mnonstop
$464Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:45 am - 2:03 pm
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PVR
6h 18m
1 stop
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2:58 pm - 10:09 pm
PVR
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SNA
8h 11m
1 stop
$478American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:39 pm - 2:54 pm
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PVR
43h 15m
2 stops
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4:21 pm - 9:39 am
PVR
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SNA
18h 18m
1 stop
$483Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12
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7:00 am - 4:11 pm
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PVR
8h 11m
1 stop
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9:20 am - 12:34 pm
PVR
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SNA
28h 14m
2 stops
$493Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:53 pm
SNA
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PVR
16h 53m
1 stop
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12:19 pm - 9:53 pm
PVR
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SNA
10h 34m
1 stop
$505United Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:00 pm - 12:53 pm
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PVR
16h 53m
1 stop
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12:19 pm - 9:01 am
PVR
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SNA
21h 42m
2 stops
$510United Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Aug 7
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:10 pm
SNA
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PVR
5h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 3:32 pm
PVR
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SNA
25h 34m
1 stop
$521American Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
American Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:34 am
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PVR
17h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 10:25 pm
PVR
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SNA
11h 47m
1 stop
$523American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 10:39 am
SNA
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PVR
15h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 8:55 am
PVR
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SNA
18h 54m
1 stop
$526American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 1:20 pm
SNA
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PVR
2h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 10:10 pm
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SNA
8h 00m
1 stop
$528Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to Puerto Vallarta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Puerto Vallarta departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Puerto Vallarta on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta is July, where tickets cost $535 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $657 and $620 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $623, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

 
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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta was $190 for a one-way ticket and $464 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    Delta, Aeromexico, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $629 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and PVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $623 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

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Direct returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12324 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

10.0 ExcellentMauricio, May 2026
SAN - PDX
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

They were flexible and able to get me home a day earlier due to a family members illness. Flight was on time and great friendly crew.

Affirmed my disability by allowing me to board when most accessible. Very parable, helpful and friendly staff. Smooth flight overall! I always fly Alaska when possible! Thank you!

Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

Overall, it was a good flight. My only quip- they made us check our carry on bags when there was plenty of overhead space left. My wife and I thought maybe the aircraft was really full, but that wasn’t the case. There were a number of open seats, and even more overhead compartments with no luggage. A minor annoyance, sure, but when we intentionally didn’t check luggage to make it easier, it was disappointing to have to do it anyways.

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

On time, friendly and professional staff and crew Very nice new terminal in Spokane

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

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