Puerto Vallarta

$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PVR
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in January or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$159
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
One-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($49 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 March 2025
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 4/1612:31 pmSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/232:02 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop19h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/21$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 4/166:00 amSFO - PVR
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/223:56 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 5/76:10 amSFO - PVR
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Wed 5/146:02 amPVR - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/21$361
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 4/165:55 amSFO - PVR
1 stop7h 51mAeromexico
Thu 4/171:45 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAeromexico
Deal found 3/21$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/147:00 amSFO - PVR
Nonstop3h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/1812:41 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop11h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/1512:47 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/253:14 pmPVR - SFO
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/21$386
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:51 pmSFO - PVR
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Sun 4/1310:34 amPVR - SFO
1 stop28h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/135:00 amSFO - PVR
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/242:23 pmPVR - SFO
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$446

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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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Price

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

12:31 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 4/23

2:02 pm-8:02 am

1 stop19h 00m

$359

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 4/22

3:56 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 12m

$360

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:10 am-8:04 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 5/14

6:02 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$361

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/17

1:45 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$363

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-11:39 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/18

12:41 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$367

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

12:47 am-10:28 am

1 stop8h 41m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/25

3:14 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$386

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:51 pm-9:39 am

1 stop13h 48m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 4/13

10:34 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 06m

$399

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

7:41 pm-9:24 am

1 stop12h 43m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/12

10:49 am-12:44 am

1 stop14h 55m

$437

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

5:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/24

2:23 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$446

San FranciscoPuerto Vallarta

SFO - PVR

SFOPVR

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

11:40 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$159

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 San Francisco-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 Francisco-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 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 March 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is 68 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 $559). 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 March 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% 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 March 16, 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PVR are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 March 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 8 flights from San Francisco to Ordaz, all of which are around 3h 37m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 10 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?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $359, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Aeromexico. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta for 31% 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 $159. Delta flights start at $163 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $171 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 (92%), United Airlines (92%) or Qantas Airways (83%) 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 $158. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz) can be booked for $357 on average our data indicates $819 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 $35 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Mexico City?

    If you're on a layover in Mexico City and looking for things to do, consider visiting El Ángel de la Independencia, Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe, or Plaza de la Constitucion. Travelers on a layover in Mexico City can visit El Ángel de la Independencia, Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe, and Plaza de la Constitucion, by traveling 6.3 mi, 4.5 mi, and 4.0 mi, respectively after landing at Mexico City Benito Juarez. Those landing in Mexico City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $26 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 $559). 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 San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 10 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$191Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$242Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$249Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$316Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$331Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$348Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$358Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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