Cheap flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

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Cheapest round-trip flights $478
Aeromexico 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is currently $478
Cheapest one-way flight $220
Aeromexico 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is currently $220
Cheapest nonstop flights $478
United Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Tue, Jul 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is currently $478
Last-minute weekend getaway $563
Aeromexico, Delta 2 stops 17 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is currently $563
Cheapest business class flights $851
American 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Fri, Jul 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is currently $851
Fastest flight 3 hr 42 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta takes 3 hr 42 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $305–470
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $430–550

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $478
    Typical price: $350–590
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
    206 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $482
    Typical price: $360–720
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
    48 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
  • American
    from $493
    Typical price: $370–630
    101 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $478
    Typical price: $380–800
    56 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
  • Delta
    from $478
    Typical price: $380–750
    52 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day
  • Southwest
    from $493
    Typical price: $500–860
    42 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - PVR Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Puerto Vallarta

  • Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
    Puerto Vallarta Mexico 21 min 3 mi
  • Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)
    Guadalajara Mexico 3 hr 59 min 122 mi
  • Tepic Amado Nervo (TPQ)
    Tepic Mexico 2 hr 7 min 58 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $305 to $470.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta recently found on Google Flights was with Aeromexico from $478. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aeromexico from $220.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $482, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $493, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $493, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta starts at $478 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $220 and departs on Thu, May 28.
3 hr 42 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.
Many travelers choose to visit Dec–May, when temperatures are warm and rainfall is rare. Summer (Jun–Sep) is hotter and often rainy, but Jul–Aug can be busy. Easter (dates vary, Mar/Apr) is marked with solemn parades and church services. The Festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe (first 12 days in Dec) includes a parade that mixes Christian and Aztec symbolism, plus stalls selling street food.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 206 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta are:
  • Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .
  • American offers 101 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .
  • Aeromexico offers 56 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .
  • Delta offers 52 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .
  • Southwest offers 42 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta recently found on Google Flights was with Aeromexico from $478. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aeromexico from $220.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $482, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $493, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $478, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is $493, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 5.
Alaska and United fly direct from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta at price $563 is offered by Aeromexico, Delta from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Alaska and United fly direct from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta start at $478 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 21 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta start at $851 from Thu, Jul 23 to Fri, Jul 31 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta start at $478 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta starts at $563 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Aeromexico, Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta at price $563 is offered by Aeromexico, Delta from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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