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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $288-$502
WestJet
Mon 10/15Mon 10/22
YVR - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$386
Typical prices: $286-$492
Air Canada
Sat 10/13Tue 10/16
YVR - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air Canada. Average duration is 3h 07m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $237 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana (YVR-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Ana

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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10:40 am - 5:00 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 20m1 stop Calgary
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5:50 pm - 12:15 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
6h 25m1 stop Calgary
$205WestJet
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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7:30 am - 5:00 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 30m1 stop Calgary
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5:50 pm - 12:15 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
6h 25m1 stop Calgary
$235WestJet
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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6:00 am - 12:30 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 30m1 stop Calgary
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12:30 pm - 1:40 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 10m1 stop Calgary
$249WestJet
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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6:00 am - 12:30 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 30m1 stop Calgary
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12:30 pm - 1:40 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 10m1 stop Calgary
$251WestJet
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16
Air Canada Logo
9:15 am - 12:18 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 03mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 4:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
2h 59mnonstop
$386Air Canada
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:15 am - 12:18 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 03mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 4:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
2h 59mnonstop
$386Air Canada
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
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9:15 am - 12:18 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 03mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 4:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
2h 59mnonstop
$386Air Canada
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:31 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:11 pm - 8:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
4h 48m1 stop San Francisco
$480United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:00 am - 12:03 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 03m1 stop San Francisco
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3:06 pm - 8:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
5h 53m1 stop San Francisco
$480United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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3:15 pm - 8:51 pmYVR  Vancouver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 36m1 stop San Francisco
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4:07 pm - 9:19 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YVR Vancouver Intl
5h 12m1 stop San Francisco
$480United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana start at $205. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $288 to $502. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $205 on WestJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 19% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana at $308 round-trip.
  • June ($536) and August ($517) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Santa Ana

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana

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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights:

    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Only Air Canada operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Santa Ana.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

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

    • Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Jazz: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to $375 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$92 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Calgary (YYC) - 10% of one-stop connections

    San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $350 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $458: a $108 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana spread across the day?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Westfield Mainplace and Santa Ana Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 12:22 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 2:27 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 07m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $382. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana takes 3h 07m, covering 1,105 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,227. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air Canada’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h 21m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 5h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana range from $288 to $502, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $350 - about $108 less than Friday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana trip for October. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $228 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Calgary Airport (YYC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $237 round-trip on this route - about $138 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

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Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

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