How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?

For as low as $403, Aeromexico can have you in Puerto Vallarta from San José, San José Province in 6h 52m. San José, San José Province and Puerto Vallarta are separated by a distance of 1581 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta is Aeromexico. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $374 on this airline. Aeromexico is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Puerto Vallarta ranges from 0.2 - 14.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 14.3 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Puerto Vallarta when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Puerto Vallarta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 1% on airfare.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Fri 11/142:20 amSJO - PVR

1 stop14h 55mViva

Sun 11/2310:10 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop27h 10mViva

Deal found 9/15

$182

Fri 11/212:20 amSJO - PVR

1 stop14h 55mViva

Fri 11/289:25 amPVR - SJO

1 stop15h 55mViva

Deal found 9/15

$238

Fri 11/212:20 amSJO - PVR

1 stop14h 55mViva

Sun 11/3010:10 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop27h 10mViva

Deal found 9/15

$279

Fri 11/142:20 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:10 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

Fri 11/212:20 amSJO - PVR

1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/2811:25 amPVR - SJO

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$295

Mon 11/241:29 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/289:25 amPVR - SJO

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$297

Sat 10/2512:23 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/309:10 amPVR - SJO

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$304

Sun 11/167:50 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:10 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$314

Sun 11/237:50 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/289:25 amPVR - SJO

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$322

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Fri 11/142:20 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:10 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

Tue 2/106:18 amSJO - PVR

1 stop6h 52mAeromexico

Tue 2/1710:37 amPVR - SJO

1 stop13h 01mAeromexico

Deal found 9/14

$403

Tue 1/272:26 amSJO - PVR

1 stop13h 14mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/25:45 pmPVR - SJO

2 stops29h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$560

Tue 10/75:30 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/1412:26 pmPVR - SJO

2 stops10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$383

Sun 11/236:15 amSJO - PVR

1 stop13h 50mAeromexico

Sun 11/306:02 amPVR - SJO

1 stop5h 57mAeromexico

Deal found 9/15

$466

Sun 10/55:05 amSJO - PVR

2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/98:50 amPVR - SJO

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$501

Tue 10/71:20 pmSJO - PVR

1 stop8h 40mAeromexico

Mon 10/133:20 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop20h 45mAeromexico

Deal found 9/14

$503

Tue 2/105:00 amSJO - PVR

2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/179:00 amPVR - SJO

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$548

Tue 9/305:05 amSJO - PVR

2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/75:45 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$554

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Tue 9/305:30 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/712:26 pmPVR - SJO

2 stops10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$400

Tue 10/75:30 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1312:25 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$375

Tue 10/75:30 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/1412:26 pmPVR - SJO

2 stops10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$383

Tue 10/71:20 pmSJO - PVR

1 stop8h 40mAeromexico

Tue 10/1411:10 amPVR - SJO

1 stop12h 00mAeromexico

Deal found 9/14

$398

Fri 10/105:30 amSJO - PVR

2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1312:25 pmPVR - SJO

1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$384

Sat 10/2512:23 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/309:10 amPVR - SJO

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$304

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Sat 11/81:55 amSJO - PVR

1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

Mon 12/86:15 amSJO - PVR

1 stop8h 35mAeromexico

Deal found 9/16

$378

Fri 12/267:50 pmSJO - PVR

3 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$393

Fri 12/266:15 amSJO - PVR

1 stop25h 43mAeromexico

Deal found 9/15

$457

Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - PVR

2 stops28h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$546

Tue 12/93:38 pmSJO - PVR

2 stops43h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$592

Mon 12/87:00 amSJO - PVR

2 stops30h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$794

Thu 12/2512:34 amSJO - PVR

1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$816

Sun 12/71:30 amSJO - PVR

1 stop14h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$858

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Fri 11/14

2:20 am-4:45 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 11/23

10:10 pm-1:20 am

1 stop27h 10m

$288

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SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

5:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/14

12:26 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$383

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:18 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/17

10:37 am-11:38 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$403

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

6:15 am-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 11/30

6:02 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 57m

$466

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

5:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 10/9

8:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$501

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 10/13

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$503

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/17

9:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$548

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

5:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/7

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$554

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

2:26 am-3:40 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 2/2

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$560

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

1:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$288

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta is 78 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 José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San José, San José Province 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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Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,696 reviews

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,696 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

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How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?
For as low as $403, Aeromexico can have you in Puerto Vallarta from San José, San José Province in 6h 52m. San José, San José Province and Puerto Vallarta are separated by a distance of 1581 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta is Aeromexico. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $374 on this airline. Aeromexico is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Puerto Vallarta that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José 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 José to Puerto Vallarta.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San José, San José Province 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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