Puerto Vallarta

$102+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PVR
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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The best prices from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in May or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 February 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$420

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flight deals.
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From San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/239:05 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop2h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/263:08 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:20 amSAN - PVR
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Fri 3/1410:25 amPVR - SAN
2 stops12h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/4$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/66:25 amSAN - PVR
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1310:34 amPVR - SAN
1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/14:53 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/86:00 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop15h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$380
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:30 amSAN - PVR
2 stops12h 04mAeromexico
Fri 2/146:02 amPVR - SAN
2 stops12h 58mAeromexico
Deal found 2/3$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/65:48 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/112:56 pmPVR - SAN
2 stops21h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$466
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/228:55 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Wed 3/264:05 pmPVR - SAN
2 stops16h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4$534

Find flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 4, 2025.

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San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sun 2/23

9:05 am-1:58 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 2/26

3:08 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$328

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 3/11

10:55 am-11:14 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 3/14

6:02 am-4:59 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$351

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sun 4/6

6:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 4/13

10:34 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$369

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 3/1

4:53 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 27m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 3/8

6:00 pm-7:39 am

1 stop15h 39m

$380

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Thu 2/27

8:18 pm-10:59 am

2 stops36h 41m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 3/2

11:49 am-12:20 am

1 stop14h 31m

$440

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 7/26

6:15 am-8:18 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 7/30

4:10 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$443

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 3/29

6:04 pm-11:27 am

2 stops16h 23m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/5

3:15 pm-9:20 am

1 stop19h 05m

$457

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 3/22

8:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops13h 55m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 3/26

4:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 35m

$534

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 2/12

9:56 am-9:02 am

2 stops21h 06m

$102

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 3/26

10:55 am-11:49 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$138

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Puerto Vallarta in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Diego-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 Diego-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 Diego-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 Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Puerto Vallarta from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 SAN to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 4, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

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

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 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

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

    Currently priced at $328, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $351 and $380, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aeromexico, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Alaska Airlines flights start at $148 while deals on American Airlines start at $151 one-way.

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

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (64%), Alaska Airlines (49%) or American Airlines (48%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is generally $327, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $145. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz), you can expect to pay $351 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$282Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$335Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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