International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). 1,556 miles, 3h 30m nonstop.
SFO to PVR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,556 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UA1 airlineUnited
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadPuerto Vallarta vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
Round trips from $187
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Nov 3.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, PHX · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAX, SAN, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLWNAS3 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Denver (DEN)WNF92 airlines
- San Diego (SAN)WNAS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only United flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or GDL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $187; September 2026 is the most expensive at $218 and up, a difference of $31 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search San Francisco to Puerto VallartaSan Francisco to Puerto Vallarta: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) takes about 3h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,556 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PVR?
United Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, GDL and PHX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), starting at $187 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and PVR on America/Mexico City time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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