Puerto Vallarta

$142+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in January or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 junio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$449 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
From San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/138:55 amSFO - PVR
2 stops10h 59mAeromexico
mié. 8/278:51 amPVR - SFO
2 stops14h 18mAeromexico
Deal found 6/28$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/1710:00 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 51mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 8/235:45 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/28$331
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/122:51 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/194:01 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1210:00 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 51mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/194:01 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$336
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mar. 8/121:45 pmSFO - PVR
2 stops27h 15mDelta
jue. 8/216:01 amPVR - SFO
2 stops16h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/28$350
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mar. 8/1212:30 amSFO - PVR
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/2712:25 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop20h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$359

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Puerto Vallarta

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

8:55 am-8:54 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mié. 8/27

8:51 am-10:09 pm

2 stops14h 18m

$318

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 8/17

10:00 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

sáb. 8/23

5:45 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$331

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

2:51 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mar. 8/19

4:01 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$334

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

10:00 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mar. 8/19

4:01 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$336

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

1:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

jue. 8/21

6:01 am-9:48 pm

2 stops16h 47m

$350

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

12:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop9h 57m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mié. 8/27

12:25 pm-7:49 am

1 stop20h 24m

$359

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

sáb. 8/16

12:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

sáb. 8/23

1:10 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$397

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

5:50 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$142

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

11:42 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$149

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

12:43 am-11:27 am

1 stop9h 44m

$153

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
PVR

At PVR, pre-book transportation to avoid aggressive timeshare sales and taxi solicitations after customs.

Read more about PVRby Scott Laird
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on PVR

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 junio 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PVR are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 junio 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from San Francisco to Ordaz, all of which are around 3h 43m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

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

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

    Aeromexico, at $318, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco 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 $142. Delta flights start at $149 while deals on Aeromexico start at $165 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta consider choosing Qatar Airways (100%), Air Canada (90%) or United Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz) can be booked for $296 on average our data indicates $778 when flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

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

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

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Travelers on a layover in Los Angeles can visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live, by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively after landing at Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $41 per day.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Francisco 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 junio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$145Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$191Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
VolarisCheapest$306Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$330Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$334Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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