Can I fly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route. Historically, approximately 87.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For those instances where a connecting flight is necessary, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta has a median duration of 2 hours and 57 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1787 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 15 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are observed to drop frequently. This route is characterized by regular price fluctuations, offering travelers opportunities to find deals. The pricing behavior has been consistent across the trailing 30-day period, indicating a dynamic market for this destination.

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To Puerto Vallarta

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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-20
SAN - Puerto Vallarta
71% AI deal score
$378
$320
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SAN - Puerto Vallarta
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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, with 87.7% of recent fares offering direct service. For the remaining itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This high share of direct flights means you have many options for a straightforward journey.

Right now, cheap flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta typically range from $351 to $372, with a median price of $364. Current fares are near the typical level, and 37% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, January stands out with a median fare of just $195. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $336, and May, where the median fare is $357. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, encompassing both direct flights and those with stopovers. The total distance covered on this route is 1,787 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

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

Regular price: $327 - $422

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is between $327 and $422. The current lowest deal is $363 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 9-Dec 14.

now $363

Low $327

High $422

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Flights from SAN to PVR are cheapest in 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

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$393

$372

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$399

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$411

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$455

$384

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$426

$372

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$442

$372

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$674 → $379

44%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$656 → $379

42%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$682 → $411

40%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$682 → $414

39%

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 for San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, at $195.

⏱️ Flight duration

5h 50m is the typical flight duration

Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta typically take 5h 50m, covering 1787 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are dominant on this route, making up 87.7% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta appear frequently, about every 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Fly into Puerto Vallarta to explore the city and nearby coastal attractions.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

Guadalajara International Airport is a major international hub that often offers more competitive pricing than PVR.

📍 ~200 km from Puerto Vallarta (reachable by car, ~3-4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$304

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

83% AI deal score

$2,137

$1,244

Save $893

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 observed for this route was $364. Prices up to $372 were still within the typical range for this route. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta has been January, 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, based on data 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: $327 - $422

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is between $327 and $422. The current lowest deal is $363 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 9-Dec 14.

now $363

Low $327

High $422

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

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$393

$372

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$399

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$411

$372

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$455

$384

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$426

$372

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$442

$372

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$674 → $379

44%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$656 → $379

42%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$682 → $411

40%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$682 → $414

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta