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Cheapest round-trip
$314
Typical prices: $306-$510
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SNA - YVR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$450
Typical prices: $332-$521
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Sat 8/1Mon 8/3
SNA - YVR • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus and Air Canada Preferred Economy add extra legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Vancouver (SNA-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Vancouver 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 Vancouver

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport?

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 Vancouver Intl Airport departing in August.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Vancouver, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $516 and $515 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver Intl Airport?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $524 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver Intl Airport?

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 Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Vancouver 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver flights

  • Which is the best airline for group bookings?

    WestJet offers different packages for groups, i.e., WestJet Vacations and WestJet Encore. Choose seats for your crew near the window, on the aisle, front, or back areas. To avoid the seat selection fee, arrive with your group earlier at check-in or book EconoFlex, Business, or Premium flights. Also, Platinum, Gold, and Silver members enjoy free advanced seat selection with special vouchers.

  • What are the possible stops between Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) and Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR)?

    Air Canada and United Airlines may have a connecting flight at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Alaska Airlines can stop at Portland International Airport (PDX) or Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Frontier and WestJet sometimes include layovers at Calgary International Airport (YYC) or Las Vegas Airport (LAS).

  • Can I prepay my checked baggage fees while checking in online?

    WestJet has an option whereby you can pay in advance for a maximum of two checked bags. Ensure each checked bag doesn't exceed 50 lbs and is within a size of 62 inches. You can check in online and prepay your baggage fees from 24 hours to 60 minutes before departure.

  • What are the flight restrictions for unaccompanied minors flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver?

    If you want your child to travel alone, book a non-stop flight by Air Canada. The unaccompanied minor service is only available on direct flights from SNA to YVR. This service is mandatory for all kids aged 8 to 11 traveling without their parents or guardians. It is optional for children aged 12 to 17. If your child under the age of 8 travels with Air Canada, they must be accompanied by an adult or a minor who is 16 years or older.

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver Intl Airport was $119 for a one-way ticket and $314 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver?

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Vancouver are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Vancouver Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver flight route: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, WestJet, British Airways, Qantas Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, and American Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $560 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $460 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Vancouver.

  • 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 Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and YVR 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 Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $496 or less round-trip.
  • Airlines with low-cost tickets from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) tend to offer less personal space than a full-service carrier. However, WestJet economy flights have a different experience – aircraft have more legroom and wider seats. At SNA airport, the WestJet counter is in Terminal A, Parking A1/A2. Use the Baggage Claim sections 1 and 2.
  • The green carrier, Frontier, is not just about its green logo – it’s an industry leader in fuel efficiency, recognized by the International Council on Clean Transportation. Their ultra-light seats made of recycled leather reduces the aircraft's overall weight, saving about 214 gallons of fuel in a year.
  • For frequent trips between SNA and YVR, take advantage of the benefits of a world-renowned airline alliance (Oneworld) offered by Alaska Airlines. The carrier's Mileage Plan is the best loyalty program for avid flyers. It allows easy seat upgrades and free access to the Alaska Lounge whenever your flight has a stopover at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
  • Enjoy extra legroom and a little more of everything with American Airlines’ Main Cabin Extra at the front. You will have easier access to overhead bin space at a reasonable extra fee. You will be among the first passengers to board the aircraft after the elite-status members. You can bring one carry-on and another personal item for free.
  • Always check the carrier guidelines to travel with your pet in the cabin. WestJet permits one pet per passenger at a fee. The maximum size of your pet's carrier should be 16 x 8.5 x 10 inches; it should be leakproof, well-ventilated, soft-sided, and airline approved. Be sure to mark it 'Live Animal.' You can bring dogs, cats, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, birds, chinchillas, and rabbits as checked baggage (maximum of 100 lbs).

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

 
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 Vancouver Intl.
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Vancouver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver? 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 12599 reviews
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Never had so many staff members be rude and disrespectful. I had a staff member sarcastically call me “girly” after making me wait 20 minutes to be seen by her. I was able to print my luggage tag and she told me I was too late to check luggage I said the system obviously disagrees. And you had me wait way too long while you asked every single passenger ahead of me about their Disney vacations. She wasted so much time to then say “girly your bag won’t make it on the plane” I’m not her girly I’m a full grown adult. She needs to learn a hell of a lot of respect

2.0 MediocreBridget, Jun 2026
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Never had so many staff members be rude and disrespectful. I had a staff member sarcastically call me “girly” after making me wait 20 minutes to be seen by her. I was able to print my luggage tag and she told me I was too late to check luggage I said the system obviously disagrees. And you had me wait way too long while you asked every single passenger ahead of me about their Disney vacations. She wasted so much time to then say “girly your bag won’t make it on the plane” I’m not her girly I’m a full grown adult. She needs to learn a hell of a lot of respect

Very short leg - too short for any meals/snacks or entertainment.

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

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

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

The friendliest flight attendants at flight 2276 from Portland to YVR August 3

Canceled flight. No communication of this prior. Rescheduled to next day. Our good seats we purchased months ago turned into last row middle. No apology, reason, nor compensation for time and $ spent.

Booked a first class ticket and was not even offered a bottle of water…or a cracker…absolutely zero in flight service on a 1 hour flight

The second leg of my trip left without me despite being my inbound transfer only a few minutes late. My friends told the gate agent and they closed the doors and left early anyway. Then they tried to rebook me on a flight SIX hours later which only changed when I got a supervisor to make it 4 hours later. The gate agent was nasty, unhelpful, and walked away from me.

It was fine… I guess. The flight was delayed and we sat on the tarmac for some time. I was late to my meeting. There was no food or snack served in first class, only drinks. It was pretty mediocre.

It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Crew was wonderful, very professional and pleasant. On time performance. Excellent flights,smooth. Thank you!

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Terrible experience delays going there and delays coming back will not be flying delta

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

Overall good flight. The pilots were excellent. It was a nice flight, but the seats were a little uncomfortable.

Booked a united Air flight with option to pick seat , then found out was on an Air Canada flight with assigned seat , then they wanted a several dollar charge for some 25 cent value entertainment listening ear device

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

When I purchased my ticket, I assumed it was a real ticket, as in, when I go to the airport I am guaranteed a seat. Not so. When I checked in 24 hours ahead of time, I noticed I did not have a seat assignment and my boarding pass said "Standby." I was informed at the gate that the flight was full and I may not get on that plane. I don't recall being offered the option of selecting a seat when I checked in, and apparently, for the honor of pre-selecting a seat, you must pay an additional fee. So, a ticket really isn't a ticket, it's actually a lottery and if you're lucky, you may make it on board - or you can choose to be extorted for extra money for the guarantee of a seat. It's like making reservations with the Godfather - one payment isn't enough, there's always another bribe you have to make. After the first few zones were called and I hadn't been informed of my status, I went to the gate agent and they handed me a boarding pass, for the very last row near the restrooms, in between two very large people. Apparently that was my punishment for not purchasing a seat ahead of time. Airline service has not only gotten more expensive, but the return on your money has shrunk and there is little regard for the passengers. This feels like a racket. I am not pleased, as you may have gathered.

Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

The trip from LAX to Calgary was aboard a 737-700, which is more than twenty years old. Service was fine, and the food was good, but there was no inflight entertainment, and no WiFi. The flight from Calgary to Vancouver was also delayed more than an hour, due to congestion on the Calgary tarmac. And no food service, but there was in-flight WiFi which made a big difference.

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

Plane changed to one with no entertainment system or ability to serve hot meals

Horrible. I checked out myself that it seems that I can have a free carry-on. But they ask me to pay $75 when we are nearly boarding. It was tricky during check out that make you mistake that you can have a carry-on beside your personal item. Also they ask $75 in the airport instead of $35 during checkout. So the whole process is designed to make you this mistake

Flight was delayed. Arrived in Vancouver at 3 am. Not a great experience.

Credit to the check-in staff for offering no-charge to check our carryon. We had 2 checked suitcases already, and it was easier instead of at the gate.

We requested 2 wheel chairs upon arrival. On board an attendant told us to remain in our seats until everyone was off the plane. we were in row 11 and thought we would be off early. After all were off, a different attendant said we should leave, and that the chairs were gone. One was available for my friend who had just spent 9 days in hospital but I had to walk quite some distance. Eventually a cart arrived to take us the rest of the way. This was over an hour after our arrival. The staff at the terminal did their best to help us but if we had been allowed off with the other passengers, our ride home would have been an hour earlier.

That travel day was a gong show from the start checkin wasn’t possible so we all showed 3 hours early and waited 2 hours to check in to fly

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

The mid flight snack could have been more substantial than tiny bag of pretzels.

We left a CPAP machine under the seat and informed them. They emailed after 3 days delivery or ship! We paid $54 and stayed at the house every day for 10 Am delivery “Priority overnight” . It was never delivered. Emailed and Martin kept replying that label was created. I had to leave on Sunday so we went to lax in person and after 2 hours asking and going from one place to another, we finally got it. Very disappointing experience. Air Canada DOESNOT have a customer care line to call to speak to a live person. Cpap machine is a breathing machine for sleep. I had very hard time for a week. We could not get out and explore California every day as we were expecting FedEx 10 Am delivery ! It’s crazy that they charged us too and now they don’t even refund. No more air Canada!!!!!

Clean plane, nice crew, on time flight all good. No real issues, a pleasant flight

Once the flight was boarded, the captain let us know there was a mechanical issue. Multiple other updates followed (mechanical issue is within acceptable parameters, just kidding it's not, we might have to get off, just kidding, we'll stay on but now we need the log book. Ok now we have the log book, now we're gonna leave. Just kidding NOW we're gonna leave). So I arrived at 11 am for my 2pm flight, but the flight didn't leave until 4pm. Why the bleep you want us to get there 3 hours ahead when there's gonna be two hours more to wait? That's five hours of my life I'll never get back... my time is worth something no? And the time of all those other people... how many people on board maybe a few hundred say 300 times 5 hours wasted. That's 1500 hours of people's lives dude. Come on.

Staff was great at checkin as well as flight crew. I also appreciate the effort to keep carryon at the intended limit

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