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$189+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PVR
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 March or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$371
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$458
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 1, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/147:35 amSJO - PVR
1 stop13h 24mAeromexico
Thu 8/218:38 pmPVR - SJO
1 stop15h 27mAeromexico
Deal found 6/30$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/145:05 amSJO - PVR
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/208:50 amPVR - SJO
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$410
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:30 amSJO - PVR
2 stops30h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/284:53 pmPVR - SJO
2 stops30h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$571

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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

Fly to

Puerto Vallarta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

7:35 am-8:59 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 8/21

8:38 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$371

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

5:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 8/20

8:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$410

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

12:50 am-11:08 am

1 stop34h 18m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 8/21

4:14 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$630

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

12:23 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$189

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/4

7:35 am-7:56 am

1 stop24h 21m

$250

San JoséPuerto Vallarta

SJO - PVR

SJOPVR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

12:50 am-11:08 am

1 stop34h 18m

$353

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from San José to Puerto Vallarta

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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, San José Province 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 June 27, 2025.

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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, and American Airlines from San José to Puerto Vallarta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $371 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $630 and $707 round-trip. Aeromexico is priced at 10% 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?

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  • 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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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 July 1, 2025.
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