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$106+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — PVR
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in August or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:59 pmSMF - PVR
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:10 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/161:45 pmPVR - SMF
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/83:40 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/155:15 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:10 amSMF - PVR
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/134:22 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:59 pmSMF - PVR
1 stop17h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/147:03 pmPVR - SMF
2 stops19h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/261:51 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop12h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/104:22 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:02 pmSMF - PVR
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/261:34 pmPVR - SMF
1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$466
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amSMF - PVR
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/147:03 pmPVR - SMF
2 stops19h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$468

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$570
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Puerto Vallarta

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Price

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

7:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/10

2:37 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/30

6:01 am-7:15 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

5:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/20

4:22 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

6:35 am-10:44 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 2/19

5:13 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$348

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

7:27 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 1/27

4:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$371

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/13

1:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$372

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 1/29

1:42 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$375

SacramentoPuerto Vallarta

SMF - PVR

SMFPVR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

4:35 pm-10:47 am

2 stops16h 12m

$151

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Puerto Vallarta flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Puerto Vallarta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (average of $162). Flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

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 December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,084 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,155 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,417 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta can take about 5h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $348. Airlines will cover a distance of 1578 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?

    Flying on Aeromexico is currently your cheapest option to Puerto Vallarta, with prices starting at $143. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $144 and $223, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta one-way?

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $133 and $138, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta? While on average our users pay $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz), is priced around $330.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Of the flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta that have layovers, most of them stop in Phoenix.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Phoenix?

    Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall are currently the most popular points of interest in Phoenix at the moment. Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall can be accessed by traveling approximately 4.0 mi, 16.7 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Phoenix can rent one for about $50 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flights have a layover in Los Angeles the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (average of $162). Flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$143Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$248Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$284Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$320Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$335Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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