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$154 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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$348
Overall average: $566
Southwest
Tue 4/21Wed 4/29
SNA - PVR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $228-$308
Southwest
Sun 4/19
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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Cheapest • from $348 (round-trip)
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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

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 2:20 pm
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PVR
2h 45mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 5:20 pm
PVR
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3h 05mnonstop
$348Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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6:45 am - 3:35 pm
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PVR
6h 50m
1 stop
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5:36 pm - 9:56 pm
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SNA
5h 20m
1 stop
$363American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:14 pm - 11:25 am
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PVR
15h 11m
1 stop
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1:43 pm - 8:55 am
PVR
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SNA
20h 12m
1 stop
$369American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 2:20 pm
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PVR
2h 45mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 5:20 pm
PVR
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3h 05mnonstop
$383Southwest
Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 1:10 pm
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PVR
15h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 8:55 am
PVR
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SNA
16h 19m
1 stop
$392American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:14 pm - 12:29 pm
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16h 15m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 8:55 am
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SNA
18h 45m
1 stop
$398American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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4:43 pm - 10:22 am
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PVR
16h 39m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 12:32 pm
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SNA
22h 22m
1 stop
$399American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 1:10 pm
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PVR
15h 22m
1 stop
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2:10 pm - 8:50 am
PVR
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SNA
20h 40m
1 stop
$404American Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 1:45 pm
SNA
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PVR
16h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 9:56 pm
PVR
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SNA
9h 46m
1 stop
$412American Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
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11:32 am - 10:43 am
SNA
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PVR
21h 11m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 12:27 pm
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SNA
45h 57m
2 stops
$413Multiple Airlines
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.

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 $683 and $640 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% 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

 
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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $154 for a one-way ticket and $348 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, JetBlue, 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Puerto Vallarta, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Puerto Vallarta on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $433 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 $325 or less one-way and $597 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 4 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 11775 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

4.0 OkayTimothy, Jan 2026
LAX - OGG
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The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

My TSA pre check was left Off my boarding pass which was a large inconvenience.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

It wasn’t great. Your app is not user friendly unless you sign up for those points. It tries to force you and won’t show you flight/trip info until you sign up. You have to somehow get into get your boarding pass because your kiosks don’t offer boarding pass information only bag check. It was not helpful or user friendly. The app is useless unless you sign up for your rewards program. My daughters info was missing even though I checked us in we had to get out of security and go back to a ticket window the woman told us that it sometimes populates incorrectly so it didn’t have her information. It populated incorrect birth date. She said this is common. Luckily we were at Palm Springs and not JFK where leaving the giant security line would have been a much bigger problem. I will avoid your airline in the future if it’s possible. Also no food availability except dry snack boxes.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

You need categories to denote when food and entertainment are not available.

After a swift boarding we had to wait in the plane for over 40 minutes to take off. The same happened when we landed. Alaska had much more work to do on their timetable

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

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 flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

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!

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