Can I fly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Direct flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are available, making up approximately 20.7% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

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

A direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of 1787 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 16 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for this significant difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route experience regular price drops. This suggests that travelers may frequently find opportunities for reduced fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal.

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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta connect at least once, with only 20.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will most often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

When looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, fares typically range from $399–$917, with a median of $676. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and 53% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is typically in December, February, and January, all with a median fare of $398. These months offer the most budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes about 2h 57m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 2h 57m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 16h 31m.

The distance between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta is 1787 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, indicating a moderate travel distance that typically involves a few hours in the air.

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

Regular price: $204 - $394

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 $204 and $394. The current lowest deal is $387 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 23-Jan 30.

now $387

Low $204

High $394

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is December, with a median price of $397. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2597. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $397

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,597

Jan

Feb

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

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$528

$510

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$311

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$355

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$355

$408

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$353

$408

One-way

Sun, Nov 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$370

$410

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$498 → $433

13%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$475 → $414

13%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$572 → $557

1 night

Nov 7 - Nov 8

$631 → $669

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are below the typical level at $387.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, February, or January for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are December, February, and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 57m.

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes 2 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 20.7% of recent flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta appear regularly.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is often the most convenient option for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$369

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$337

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 ~$338

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Dec 05

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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$2,101

$1,154

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$2,073

$1,178

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,160

$1,184

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From SAN

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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$2,073

$1,191

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$2,114

$1,197

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From SAN

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Dec 02

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

82% AI deal score

$2,070

$1,276

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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$2,061

$1,306

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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$2,082

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

80% AI deal score

$1,647

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Business Class

From SAN

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Dec 05

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

79% AI deal score

$1,365

$925

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Business Class

From SAN

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

79% AI deal score

$1,450

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, booking flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $599. In contrast, booking within 14-27 days of departure saw average prices around $643, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1469.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is considered to be $399 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $676. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $917 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are December, February, and January, all with a median price of $398. The annual median price for this route is $676. While December appears as a cheapest month, it also represents the most expensive month, indicating price variability.

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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: $204 - $394

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 $204 and $394. The current lowest deal is $387 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 23-Jan 30.

now $387

Low $204

High $394

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

December

Cheapest

Flights from $397

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,597

Jan

Feb

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

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$528

$510

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$311

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$355

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$355

$408

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$353

$408

One-way

Sun, Nov 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Puerto Vallarta

San Diego (SAN) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$370

$410

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$498 → $433

13%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$475 → $414

13%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$572 → $557

1 night

Nov 7 - Nov 8

$631 → $669

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

San Diego - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are below the typical level at $387.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, February, or January for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are December, February, and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 57m.

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes 2 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 20.7% of recent flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta appear regularly.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is often the most convenient option for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$369

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$337

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

79% AI deal score

$1,450

$959

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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 below the typical level.

Fly in December, February, or January for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 57m.

Connecting flights are common.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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 05

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 09

Dec 05

Dec 09

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 below the typical level.

Fly in December, February, or January for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 57m.

Connecting flights are common.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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 05

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 09

Dec 05

Dec 09

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?