Puerto Vallarta

$123+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in January or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 agosto 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$340
(Delta)

One-way from

$123
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
From San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 7, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
dom. 9/215:50 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
dom. 9/285:45 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
vie. 9/53:59 pmSFO - PVR
2 stops17h 02mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/1211:01 amPVR - SFO
2 stops11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
vie. 9/2612:40 pmSFO - PVR
2 stops10h 00mDelta
mar. 9/3011:05 amPVR - SFO
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/6$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/282:54 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop7h 56mDelta
mié. 10/111:10 amPVR - SFO
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/7$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/111:09 amSFO - PVR
1 stop23h 58mAlaska Airlines
jue. 11/133:06 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop10h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/265:35 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
dom. 10/511:15 amPVR - SFO
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/7$343
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/205:50 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 14mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 9/275:45 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/5$344
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/25:00 amSFO - PVR
2 stops13h 59mAeromexico
jue. 11/65:16 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop6h 56mAeromexico
Deal found 8/5$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/2511:20 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop10h 00mDelta
jue. 10/911:10 amPVR - SFO
2 stops13h 33mDelta
Deal found 8/5$346
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/265:50 amSFO - PVR
1 stop28h 18mAlaska Airlines
vie. 10/103:18 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/411:47 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 47mAlaska Airlines
mié. 11/125:53 pmPVR - SFO
2 stops24h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
mar. 11/186:05 amSFO - PVR
2 stops12h 00mDelta
dom. 11/235:22 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop18h 19mDelta
Deal found 8/6$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 agosto 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Puerto Vallarta

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Depart

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San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 9/21

5:50 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

dom. 9/28

5:45 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$334

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

vie. 9/5

3:59 pm-10:01 am

2 stops17h 02m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

vie. 9/12

11:01 am-9:18 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$338

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

12:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mar. 9/30

11:05 am-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$340

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

2:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mié. 10/1

11:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$341

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

6:36 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

vie. 11/14

5:53 pm-10:44 am

1 stop18h 51m

$342

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

5:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

dom. 10/5

11:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$343

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

sáb. 9/20

5:50 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

sáb. 9/27

5:45 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$344

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

5:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mar. 11/11

7:08 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$345

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

jue. 9/25

11:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

jue. 10/9

11:10 am-11:43 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$346

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

5:50 am-11:08 am

1 stop28h 18m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

vie. 10/10

3:18 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$347

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

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PVR

At PVR, pre-book transportation to avoid aggressive timeshare sales and taxi solicitations after customs.

Read more about PVRby Scott Laird
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is 69 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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Francisco 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 agosto 7, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 agosto 7, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PVR are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $294.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 52m.

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 agosto 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. On a typical day, there are 7 flights from San Francisco to Ordaz, all of which are around 3h 38m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $334, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $123. Alaska Airlines flights start at $129 while deals on Aeromexico start at $130 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta consider choosing Air Canada (90%), United Airlines (90%) or American Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz) can be booked for $299 on average our data indicates $545 when flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Travelers on a layover in Los Angeles can visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live, by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively after landing at Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $53 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from San Francisco 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 agosto 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$145Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$191Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$232Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AeromexicoCheapest$276Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
VolarisCheapest$306Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$324Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$372Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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