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$181+ Cheap flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVR — SFO
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Francisco are usually found in December or March, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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Cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:34 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/111:43 pmSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 9/256:31 amPVR - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Tue 9/306:05 amSFO - PVR
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Deal found 5/12$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:23 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:41 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/194:01 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/124:30 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop17h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/11$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/23:45 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/910:15 amSFO - PVR
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$400
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 5/121:47 pmPVR - SFO
2 stops29h 01mAeromexico
Tue 5/1311:18 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop9h 38mAeromexico
Deal found 5/10$401
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/55:47 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop7h 05mIberia
Wed 6/119:10 amSFO - PVR
1 stop6h 37mIberia
Deal found 5/12$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 5/121:05 pmPVR - SFO
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/137:45 pmSFO - PVR
2 stops15h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 5/10$634
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:05 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - PVR
2 stops11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$708

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Puerto Vallarta

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 6/5

7:34 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

1:43 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$302

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 9/25

6:31 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-8:18 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$306

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 9/25

2:23 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$310

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 8/19

4:01 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

4:30 pm-11:08 am

1 stop17h 38m

$381

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 6/2

3:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

12:59 am-12:19 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$400

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 6/5

1:59 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

12:43 am-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$401

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 8/14

6:04 am-7:26 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-8:18 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$416

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 6/5

5:47 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

9:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$431

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 8/19

4:01 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

12:43 am-11:27 am

1 stop9h 44m

$738

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 7/16

4:01 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$181

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Compare providers for flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

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 Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco 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 Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Puerto Vallarta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. 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 Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 PVR to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from PVR to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco have to say. 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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,699 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz. Booking flights from Ordaz (PVR) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to San Francisco from 3 different airlines. 3h 39m is how long a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $306. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $310 and $381, respectively. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $181 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $192 and United Airlines from $202 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco consider choosing American Airlines (88%), Qantas Airways (87%) or Air Canada (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Puerto Vallarta Ordaz - San Francisco) can be booked for $306 on average our data indicates $641 when flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco 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 Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 3 airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$239Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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