Puerto Vallarta

$141+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PVR
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in August or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/286:45 am
SJC
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PVR
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/52:12 pm
PVR
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SJC
1 stop20h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$333
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/2810:10 am
SJC
-
PVR
2 stops12h 03m
Aeromexico
Tue 5/56:03 am
PVR
-
SJC
2 stops11h 56m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/14$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/286:10 am
SJC
-
PVR
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 5/511:22 am
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop23h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$344
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/87:00 am
SJC
-
PVR
1 stop7h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/152:12 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16$350
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/2110:10 am
SJC
-
PVR
2 stops21h 15m
Aeromexico
Wed 4/224:13 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop6h 48m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/15$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/157:00 am
SJC
-
PVR
1 stop7h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/232:12 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop20h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$357
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/136:45 am
SJC
-
PVR
2 stops15h 28m
Aeromexico
Fri 4/176:00 am
PVR
-
SJC
2 stops11h 59m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/14$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:05 am
SJC
-
PVR
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/203:15 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$362
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/113:37 pm
SJC
-
PVR
2 stops18h 39m
Aeromexico
Wed 4/159:17 am
PVR
-
SJC
2 stops13h 44m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/15$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:45 am
SJC
-
PVR
1 stop7h 18m
Delta
Wed 4/224:13 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 4/114:18 pm
SJC
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PVR
1 stop19h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 4/153:10 pm
PVR
-
SJC
1 stop21h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$368
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/166:45 am
SJC
-
PVR
2 stops14h 16m
Aeromexico
Mon 4/208:18 pm
PVR
-
SJC
2 stops21h 41m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/13$369

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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flights.
From San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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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 March 16, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Sun 4/26

6:43 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/30

2:12 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$350

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/17

3:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$350

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/23

2:12 pm-9:44 am

1 stop20h 32m

$357
Quickest round-trip

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Wed 4/15

8:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 4/20

3:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$362

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Wed 4/15

10:10 am-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/23

4:13 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$364

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Tue 4/14

10:10 am-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$364

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Sun 4/26

6:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$384

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Wed 4/8

9:15 am-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 4/15

4:13 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$384

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$384

San JosePuerto Vallarta

SJC - PVR

SJCPVR

San Jose

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 4/15

9:17 am-10:01 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$384

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 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

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

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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta is 56 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta (average of $144). Flying from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 SJC to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 March 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta as you normally would.

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 March 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Puerto Vallarta?

    If you wish to fly to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose, then you need to book flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz. There is 1 flight from San Jose (SJC) to Ordaz (PVR) per day to choose from. Flights to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 34m is how long a nonstop flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?

    Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta in just under 6h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1525 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Aeromexico is currently your cheapest option to Puerto Vallarta, with prices starting at $158. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $181 and $204, respectively. Aeromexico is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $144 and Hawaiian Airlines from $159 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?

    Before booking your flight to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (88%), Alaska Airlines (83%), Hawaiian Airlines( 59%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $42. While the most popular route (San Jose - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz) can be booked for $350 on average, our data indicates $285 when flying from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta (average of $144). Flying from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$158Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$293Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$379Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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