Puerto Vallarta

$119+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PVR
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in August or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$444

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
From San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:10 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop2h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 12/82:39 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 12/64:45 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop16h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/102:50 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$291
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:15 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop2h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/102:39 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/207:21 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/2412:25 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/196:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Thu 9/44:30 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/28$334

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 29, 2025.
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

Sat 9/20

7:21 pm-11:27 am

2 stops15h 06m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 9/24

12:25 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$294

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Fri 9/12

1:06 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 9/19

1:22 pm-8:24 am

1 stop20h 02m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 10/11

11:43 am-3:42 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/18

4:12 pm-6:04 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$319

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 8/19

6:20 am-11:06 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 9/7

4:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$334

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-3:36 pm

1 stop30h 36m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/18

4:12 pm-6:04 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$336

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 8/9

6:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 8/16

4:06 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$369

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 12/2

9:15 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$119

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 8/16

5:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$123

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Fri 8/15

6:15 am-9:32 am

2 stops26h 17m

$155

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Fri 8/29

5:56 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

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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 July 25, 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 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 July 29, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

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 29, 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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

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

    Currently priced at $294, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $312 and $319, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $119. American Airlines flights start at $123 while deals on United Airlines start at $162 one-way.

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

    Consider Alaska Airlines (80%), American Airlines (78%) or Hawaiian Airlines (78%) 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 $286, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz), you can expect to pay $293 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$278Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$279Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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