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$209+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PVR
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 3, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/196:17 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop12h 16m
Aeromexico
Thu 3/266:01 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop6h 04m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/2$381
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/42:20 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/128:40 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$397
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/195:30 am
SJO
-
PVR
2 stops13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/266:01 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$400
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:22 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop9h 17m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/36:03 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop5h 49m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/2$407
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/191:22 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop22h 48m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/243:35 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/3$419
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/261:20 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop19h 00m
Aeromexico
Mon 4/67:40 pm
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop28h 05m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/1$424
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/202:50 pm
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop8h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/276:01 am
PVR
-
SJO
2 stops17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/87:50 pm
SJO
-
PVR
2 stops12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/149:05 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$448
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:45 am
SJO
-
PVR
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2012:55 pm
PVR
-
SJO
2 stops11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$459
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:17 am
SJO
-
PVR
1 stop16h 25m
Aeromexico
Fri 3/66:03 am
PVR
-
SJO
1 stop5h 49m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/1$460

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$209
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$416
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
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 José

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Puerto Vallarta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

6:17 am-6:33 pm

1 stop12h 16m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/26

6:01 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$381

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/20

6:17 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 3/27

9:10 am-11:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$381

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

5:30 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/26

6:01 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$400

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

6:17 am-11:29 pm

1 stop17h 12m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 3/24

3:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$419

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/26

1:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop19h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$424

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 2/20

12:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$459

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

6:17 am-10:42 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 3/6

6:03 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 49m

$460

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

5:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 3/3

8:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$470

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops33h 00m

$209

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

4:15 pm-8:00 am

2 stops39h 45m

$213

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 30, 2026.

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 $364). 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 February 3, 2026.
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
1,583 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
1,583 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,583 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

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 16m. Fly via Aeromexico to get the fastest option. The distance from San José to Puerto Vallarta is about 1581 mi.

  • 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 16% 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 $364). 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 February 3, 2026.
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AeromexicoCheapest$363Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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