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$132+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PVR
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:15 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop28h 33m
Viva
Wed 9/96:33 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 42m
Viva
Deal found 7/25$292
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/247:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/291:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$299
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:15 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop28h 33m
Viva
Thu 11/51:41 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 44m
Viva
Deal found 7/23$316
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/31:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$322
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/81:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$333
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/102:34 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$337
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/221:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$339
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/271:20 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop28h 25m
Viva
Sun 8/309:15 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop27h 05m
Viva
Deal found 7/22$355
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/152:34 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$357
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$359
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:00 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/11:26 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$372

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta flight deals. Data was last updated July 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Viva)

One-way from

$132
(Volaris)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$396
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 9/25

1:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$322

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 9/22

1:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$322

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 9/1

1:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$372

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 10/18

1:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$393

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/10

1:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$394
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$132

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

1:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$142

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

5:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$371

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

6:17 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$371

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Vallarta from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta (average of $358). Flying from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta in May is currently the most expensive (average of $540). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Vallarta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Puerto Vallarta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Puerto Vallarta. Reviews last updated July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aeromexico from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,470 reviews

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,470 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,470 reviews

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Puerto Vallarta from Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta, you will be flying into Ordaz. Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) is just 3.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta (average of $358). Flying from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta in May is currently the most expensive (average of $540). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Costa Rica to Puerto Vallarta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$378Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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