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$194+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVR — SFO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Tue 4/7
Tue 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 March 8, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/243:39 pm
PVR
-
SFO
Nonstop3h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/278:20 am
SFO
-
PVR
Nonstop3h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$321
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/233:52 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/298:00 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$322
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/167:26 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop23h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/228:00 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$323
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:14 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop23h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/216:35 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop7h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$325
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:26 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/126:00 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop28h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$327
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:52 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/28:45 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$328
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/24:13 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop8h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/269:00 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop28h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:14 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop20h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/231:45 pm
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop23h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/211:53 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$336
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:12 pm
PVR
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/86:40 pm
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$337
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:26 pm
PVR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/249:10 pm
SFO
-
PVR
1 stop16h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$339

Find flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$415

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/24

3:39 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:20 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$321

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 4/7

6:05 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

8:55 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$350

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 3/31

9:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

8:55 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$354

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 3/31

3:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$354

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 4/15

2:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:53 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$356

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 4/1

2:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

10:40 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$359

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/2

12:19 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop31h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

7:07 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$360

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

11:00 am-8:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

$374
Quickest round-trip

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 6/4

4:28 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

8:25 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$385

Puerto VallartaSan Francisco

PVR - SFO

PVRSFO

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 6/4

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$385

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Puerto Vallarta-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 6, 2026.

Booking 61 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 March 8, 2026.

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 61% on airfare.

The best insider tips for Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on PVR

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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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 March 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,994 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,405 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 2 daily flights to San Francisco from 2 different airlines. 3h 50m 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.

  • How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in about 3h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1555 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $118. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $240 round trip. Alaska Airlines is 68% 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 $173 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $181 and United Airlines from $181 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 Qatar Airways (89%), Qantas Airways (78%) or United Airlines (77%) 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 $194. While the most popular route (Puerto Vallarta Ordaz - San Francisco) can be booked for $344 on average, our data indicates $366 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 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 March 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$118Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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