Puerto Vallarta

$159+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PVR
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in January or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Puerto Vallarta flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$488
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From Salinas to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/102:46 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 06mAeromexico
Fri 4/182:05 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop10h 05mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$369
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/78:20 amSFO - PVR
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:49 amPVR - SFO
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/197:00 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/246:22 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$373
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:00 amSFO - PVR
1 stop5h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/276:22 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/198:55 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/284:22 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 7/84:21 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1512:45 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/2911:54 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop11h 24mDelta
Fri 4/46:01 amPVR - SFO
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$389
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:15 amSFO - PVR
1 stop30h 55mFlair Airlines
Fri 3/146:55 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop15h 35mFlair Airlines
Deal found 2/19$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/18:25 pmSFO - PVR
2 stops15h 05mSouthwest
Mon 5/53:00 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$487

Find flights from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 February 20, 2025.

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Salinas

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San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

2:46 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/18

2:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$369

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

8:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/12

10:49 am-9:02 am

1 stop23h 13m

$370

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 3/24

6:22 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$373

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/27

6:22 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$375

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:55 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 3/28

4:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$380

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

11:54 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 17m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/3

10:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$389

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

10:15 am-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 3/14

6:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 35m

$406

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:47 am-10:28 am

1 stop8h 41m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 4/15

2:00 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$423

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

8:25 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 5/5

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$487

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

10:10 am-9:24 am

2 stops22h 14m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/19

10:49 am-9:56 am

2 stops24h 07m

$488

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $557). 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 S9N to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Puerto Vallarta flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to PVR are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Puerto Vallarta by month

Plan your trip to Puerto Vallarta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Puerto Vallarta ranges from 0.2 - 14.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 14.3 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Puerto Vallarta when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Puerto Vallarta by month

Plan your trip to Puerto Vallarta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Puerto Vallarta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Puerto Vallarta from Salinas?

    Located just 3.5 mi from the city center, Puerto Vallarta Ordaz is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to Ordaz (PVR) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 10 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Flair Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta consider choosing Air Canada (89%), United Airlines (89%) or Alaska Airlines (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta? While on average our users pay $862, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (San Francisco - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz), is priced around $339.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Puerto Vallarta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $557). 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 10 airlines flying from Salinas to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$171Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$247Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$316Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$345Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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