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$131 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$405
Overall average: $658
American Airlines
Sat 12/13Mon 12/15
SNA - PVR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$596
Typical prices: $563-$738
Southwest
Sat 12/13Mon 12/15
SNA - PVR • Non-stop
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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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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

Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:00 pm - 12:55 pmSNA-PVR
17h 55m1 stop
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6:34 pm - 9:47 pmPVR-SNA
5h 13m1 stop
$405American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
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3:01 pm - 11:28 amSNA-PVR
18h 27m1 stop
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1:52 pm - 9:47 pmPVR-SNA
9h 55m1 stop
$406American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:45 am - 2:00 pmSNA-PVR
28h 15m3 stops
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2:01 pm - 3:42 pmPVR-SNA
27h 41m3 stops
$411Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:00 pm - 11:34 amSNA-PVR
16h 34m1 stop
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4:23 pm - 9:47 pmPVR-SNA
7h 24m1 stop
$414American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:45 am - 4:00 pmSNA-PVR
7h 15m1 stop
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2:56 pm - 6:18 pmPVR-SNA
5h 22m1 stop
$419American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
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7:45 am - 1:00 pmSNA-PVR
27h 15m3 stops
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4:36 pm - 8:57 pmPVR-SNA
30h 21m3 stops
$421Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 2:38 pmSNA-PVR
16h 48m1 stop
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3:08 pm - 9:23 pmPVR-SNA
8h 15m1 stop
$424United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
United Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 1:02 pmSNA-PVR
16h 22m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 9:45 pmPVR-SNA
8h 05m1 stop
$426United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 1:02 pmSNA-PVR
15h 12m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 9:19 amPVR-SNA
19h 39m2 stops
$429United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
7:04 am - 4:44 pmSNA-PVR
7h 40m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 9:36 amPVR-SNA
19h 56m2 stops
$431United Airlines
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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.

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 Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from 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 Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta is July, where tickets cost $537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $658 and $638 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from 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 $609, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from 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 Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SNA

SNA offers quick security lines; rarely longer than 10 minutes. If one line is slow, easily walk to another terminal's checkpoint.

PVR

At PVR, taxi kiosks offer fixed rates by zone. Avoid engaging with unsolicited offers; head outside for authorized taxis.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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 Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta was $131 for a one-way ticket and $405 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?

    Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta, 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 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) 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.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $614 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $430 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 Santa Ana to Puerto Vallarta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $595 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.

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

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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 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11317 reviews
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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8.1Boarding
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Flight from PSP delayed ~2hs and missed connection. Terrible service providing acommodations & food (no rides - just the hotel van every 30 min, which you have to call). 12 dollars in food for a 9 hour delay. 30+ minutes to get everything sorted out.

2.0 MediocreGaston, Nov 2025PSP - SEA
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Flight from PSP delayed ~2hs and missed connection. Terrible service providing acommodations & food (no rides - just the hotel van every 30 min, which you have to call). 12 dollars in food for a 9 hour delay. 30+ minutes to get everything sorted out.

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

I've never flied them before but liked them. Weather was bad so a little scarey but they did a great job landing.

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

I received the perfect seat. The cheese tray was delicious. Thank you!

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

Kayak I had marked one carry on, one checked bag. Yet when it completed the purchase marked it as no carry on. Fail on kayaks side! Then extended flight delayed due to computer issues. Crew of the plane did awesome but fail on both kayak and alaskan

In both halves of the trip (going and returning) there were problems. Not exactly Alaska's fault, but still really difficult. Outgoing flight was canceled and rebooked twice due to a total ground stop of all Alaska's flights. This required me to change airports with minimal notice and I almost missed my flight transferring to the other airport (which was roughly an hour and a half away). On the return, the first leg was delayed by an hour, and the second leg was delayed by nearly 3 hours. This was a rough set of flights and the communication about all of these changes was minimal. Crew did their best however, so no fault there. Other thing to remember is there is no food on Alaska flights unless you pre-order. Take that into account when you choose airlines.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

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