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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

SFO — PVR
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz are usually found in August or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 13 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 637

Good one-way deal

C$ 339 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is 69 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of C$ 312). Flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 489). 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 13 September 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 13 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 493 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at C$ 627. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?

    Before booking your flight to Puerto Vallarta from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (90%), United Airlines (90%), American Airlines( 83%).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (average of C$ 312). Flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 489). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 2 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 493AverageC$ 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 627AverageC$ 1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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