Puerto Vallarta

$122+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PVR
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in August or July, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
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This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:06 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/191:51 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/159:06 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/181:51 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:20 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Fri 12/194:30 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/11$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/105:45 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/173:40 pmPVR - SAN
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/159:06 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/211:17 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 12/295:25 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/10$428
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/129:06 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/151:13 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/155:45 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops17h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/193:08 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 12/293:45 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/11$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2511:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/261:51 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop3h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/128:40 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/153:40 pmPVR - SAN
2 stops10h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:34 pmSAN - PVR
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/174:27 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$460

Find flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$122
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$514

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flights.
From San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Puerto Vallarta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 1/6

11:11 am-4:11 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 1/15

1:42 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$297

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 1/5

11:11 am-4:11 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 1/13

4:30 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$297

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 3/9

5:50 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop17h 12m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/12

3:43 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 2/2

7:52 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/6

3:08 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:52 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 2/2

5:46 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 29m

$322

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:52 pm-10:47 am

2 stops12h 55m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 1/26

5:46 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 29m

$322

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 1/13

4:10 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 1/17

5:46 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$328

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:08 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/12

12:44 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$332

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 1/26

9:07 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop15h 01m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/30

1:42 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$332

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:55 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 2/1

4:22 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$332

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Diego-Puerto Vallarta flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Vallarta from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, you should look to book at least 77 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 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $143). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 San Diego 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 airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    To fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ordaz (PVR). Nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz from San Diego take 2h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Diego to Ordaz offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in 3h. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1110 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $145, Delta will fly you from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $279 and $282, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    Consider Alaska Airlines (63%), Hawaiian Airlines (63%) or American Airlines (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is generally $644, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz), you can expect to pay $312 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $143). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$279Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$283Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$363Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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