Can I fly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Yes, direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are frequently available. Historically, approximately 87.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a connection is necessary, flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta has a duration of 2 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of 1787 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 15 hours and 17 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

How often do San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. The pricing behavior for this route has been consistently dynamic over the trailing 30 days.

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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-25
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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

For flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, almost all itineraries are non-stop, making it easy to find direct connections. The remaining itineraries typically include 2 connections, offering options for travelers who may prefer or require a stopover.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, fares are typically between $351 and $372, with a median price of $364. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 37% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals appear frequently.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta? The data shows that January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $195. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $336, and May, where the median fare is $357. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so consistent checking can help secure better prices.

A typical journey from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes approximately 5h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time, whether you are flying direct or with stopovers. The route covers a distance of 1787 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $354 - $459

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

The regular price range for this route is between $354 and $459. The current lowest deal is $294 with Aeroméxico, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 25.

now $294

Low $354

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is January, with a median price of $195. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $527. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $195

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $527

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$608

$565

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$570

$565

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$381

$415

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLD - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (CLD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

United Airlines

$558

$618

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

United Airlines

$645

$413

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Frontier Airlines, Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$577

$398

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$660 → $397

40%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$669 → $413

38%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$668 → $413

38%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$673 → $420

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are near the typical level at $294.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $195.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 50m.

The median flight duration from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route.

87.7% of recent flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking 90 days out for good prices.

37% of recent good prices were found within 90 days of departure for this route.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient departure point for flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is ideal for reaching Puerto Vallarta directly from San Diego.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

Guadalajara International is a major international hub that often offers competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~200 km from Puerto Vallarta (approximately 3 to 4 hours drive, heavy traffic possible).

💸 Flights from ~$297

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From SAN

Elite

Dec 28

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

87% AI deal score

$2,481

$1,106

Save $1,375

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 16

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

86% AI deal score

$2,481

$888

Save $1,593

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 27

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

86% AI deal score

$2,428

$1,239

Save $1,189

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 27

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

86% AI deal score

$2,445

$1,272

Save $1,173

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 16

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

86% AI deal score

$2,448

$1,281

Save $1,167

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Dec 03

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$2,363

$1,152

Save $1,211

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 27

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$2,433

$1,277

Save $1,156

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 27

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$2,457

$1,316

Save $1,141

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 16

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$2,450

$1,320

Save $1,130

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 28

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,445

$1,372

Save $1,073

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 29

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,443

$1,372

Save $1,071

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Sep 27

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,447

$1,385

Save $1,062

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $348. Booking 14-27 days out saw an average price of $371, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $402. Prices generally increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $466.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta was considered to be $351 or less. The median price for this route was $364. Prices up to $372 were still commonly observed. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $195. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $336, and May, with a median price of $357. The annual median price for this route is $364. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $354 - $459

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

The regular price range for this route is between $354 and $459. The current lowest deal is $294 with Aeroméxico, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 25.

now $294

Low $354

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

January

Cheapest

Flights from $195

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $527

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$608

$565

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$570

$565

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$381

$415

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLD - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (CLD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

United Airlines

$558

$618

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

United Airlines

$645

$413

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Frontier Airlines, Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$577

$398

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$660 → $397

40%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$669 → $413

38%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$668 → $413

38%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$673 → $420

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are near the typical level at $294.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $195.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 50m.

The median flight duration from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route.

87.7% of recent flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking 90 days out for good prices.

37% of recent good prices were found within 90 days of departure for this route.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient departure point for flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is ideal for reaching Puerto Vallarta directly from San Diego.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

Guadalajara International is a major international hub that often offers competitive pricing for your trip.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,447

$1,385

Save $1,062

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 5h 50m.

Direct flights are dominant on this route.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Consider booking 90 days out for good prices.

San Diego main airports to depart from

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

Best Elite deals to Puerto Vallarta

Dec 28

Sep 16

Sep 27

Sep 27

Sep 16

Dec 03

Sep 27

Sep 27

Sep 16

Sep 28

Sep 29

Sep 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

How early should I book San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Can I fly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

How often do San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Puerto Vallarta from other cities

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

January offers the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 5h 50m.

Direct flights are dominant on this route.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Consider booking 90 days out for good prices.

San Diego main airports to depart from

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

Best Elite deals to Puerto Vallarta

Dec 28

Sep 16

Sep 27

Sep 27

Sep 16

Dec 03

Sep 27

Sep 27

Sep 16

Sep 28

Sep 29

Sep 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

How early should I book San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?