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$229+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PVR
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in June or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest flights from San José to Puerto Vallarta
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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/292:20 amSJO - PVR
1 stop15h 05mViva
Fri 1/96:15 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop7h 05mViva
Deal found 12/17$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/304:15 pmSJO - PVR
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:15 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/292:19 pmSJO - PVR
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:15 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$441
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:20 amSJO - PVR
1 stop11h 15mViva
Sun 1/410:05 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop27h 15mViva
Deal found 12/16$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/292:19 pmSJO - PVR
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:05 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$533
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2812:20 pmSJO - PVR
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/99:10 amPVR - SJO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$580

Find flight deals from San José to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Aeromexico)

One-way from

$229
(Aeromexico)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$507
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

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San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/29

2:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/9

6:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$384

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-6:21 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 1/20

3:38 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$404

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

4:15 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/9

6:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$419

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

7:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/23

9:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$444

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

7:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/6

9:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$452

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 3/7

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$454

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

6:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 1/18

7:17 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop28h 18m

$462

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

4:20 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops21h 43m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/27

2:38 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$489

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

2:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 1/20

12:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$527

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/29

12:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 1/9

6:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$531

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Puerto Vallarta in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 José-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 José-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-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 José to Puerto Vallarta

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Puerto Vallarta. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Puerto Vallarta (average of $174). Flying from San José to Puerto Vallarta in September is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aeromexico from San José to Puerto Vallarta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,629 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,629 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,629 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 long is the flight from San José to Puerto Vallarta?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Puerto Vallarta in 12h 06m. Fly via Viva or Aeromexico to get the fastest option. The distance from San José to Puerto Vallarta is about 1581 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $363, Aeromexico will fly you from San José to Puerto Vallarta and back. In addition to Aeromexico, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Aeromexico is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Puerto Vallarta (average of $174). Flying from San José to Puerto Vallarta in September is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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 airline flying from San José to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$363Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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