$129+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PVR
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
Cheapest flights from San Jose to Puerto VallartaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/22:57 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 58m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/97:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/121:57 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/227:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/265:45 pm
PVR
- SJC
1 stop17h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/117:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/134:16 pm
PVR
- SJC
1 stop19h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/137:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/161:57 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 am
SJC
- PVR
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Fri 3/65:55 pm
PVR
- SJC
1 stop26h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28![American Airlines logo]()
$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/127:00 am
SJC
- PVR
1 stop8h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/161:57 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/118:05 pm
SJC
- PVR
1 stop19h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/141:30 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/187:00 am
SJC
- PVR
Nonstop3h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/262:57 pm
PVR
- SJC
Nonstop3h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$328
Find flight deals from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $285 (SmartFares) |
One-way from | $129 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $449 |
Good round-trip deal | $338 or less |
Good one-way deal | $138 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.
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San Jose
Fly to
Puerto Vallarta
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Mon 3/9
7:00 am-11:34 am
Nonstop3h 34m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Thu 3/12
1:57 pm-4:56 pm
Nonstop3h 59m
$298
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Thu 3/12
7:00 am-4:49 pm
1 stop8h 49m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Fri 3/13
1:57 pm-4:56 pm
Nonstop3h 59m
$313
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Tue 2/24
10:24 am-5:49 pm
1 stop5h 25m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Tue 3/3
5:45 pm-10:31 am
1 stop18h 46m
$313
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Tue 3/3
3:55 pm-12:32 pm
1 stop18h 37m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Tue 3/17
2:08 pm-9:16 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$319
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Fri 2/27
8:00 am-3:30 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Sat 3/7
4:15 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$333
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Wed 3/11
8:05 pm-4:49 pm
1 stop19h 44m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Mon 3/16
7:59 pm-6:52 pm
2 stops23h 53m
$353
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Tue 2/24
9:15 am-10:39 pm
2 stops11h 24m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Tue 3/3
5:13 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$361
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Sat 5/9
5:45 am-2:21 pm
1 stop7h 36m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Tue 5/12
3:30 pm-11:49 pm
1 stop9h 19m
$361
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Tue 5/12
7:00 am-2:47 pm
1 stop6h 47m
Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Wed 5/20
6:00 am-4:15 pm
2 stops11h 15m
$361
San JosePuerto Vallarta
SJC - PVR
SJCPVR
San Jose
Wed 3/4
10:26 am-5:49 pm
1 stop5h 23m
$134
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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Puerto Vallarta in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Puerto Vallarta flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Puerto Vallarta
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta is 66 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 Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta (average of $162). Flying from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $323.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 49m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 04m.
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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$181 | Average$594 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$421 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$319 | Average$497 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$324 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$335 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$379 | Average$538 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |