Cheap flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco from £219

Cheap flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco from £219

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Fri, Aug 7
Puerto Vallarta PVRSan Francisco SFO
£219
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Thu, Aug 6
Puerto Vallarta PVRSan Francisco SFO
£219
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Sat, Aug 8
Puerto Vallarta PVRSan Francisco SFO
£263
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Thu, Aug 6
Puerto Vallarta PVRSan Francisco SFO
£283
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Thu, Aug 6
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Wed, Aug 5
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£219

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£423

Cheapest round-trip

£398

Average round-trip

£422

Nonstop flights in July

£253 – £432

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2 – $5; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11 – $13; includes connector fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
274
Flight distance
2507 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January13°C8°C
February13°C8°C
March14°C9°C
April15°C9°C
May16°C10°C
June18°C12°C
July19°C13°C
August19°C14°C
September20°C14°C
October19°C13°C
November16°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
20°C
September
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
328
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
17 Jul
15%
22°C12°C
24 Jul
17%
19°C14°C
Saturday
18 Jul
18%
18°C12°C
25 Jul
13%
18°C14°C
Sunday
19 Jul
13%
18°C13°C
26 Jul
18°C13°C
Monday
20 Jul
20°C14°C
27 Jul
18°C13°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
22°C15°C
28 Jul
17%
18°C14°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
22°C17°C
29 Jul
12%
20°C13°C
Thursday
23 Jul
23%
20°C15°C
30 Jul
21%
17°C14°C
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco is 2507 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AeroMexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Frontier Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco have 274 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco takes around 3.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco is 2507 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Vallarta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, London, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, Chicago, Edmonton, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Monterrey, Oaxaca, Kelowna, León, San José del Cabo, Santiago de Querétaro, Aguascalientes.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.
What airports are near Puerto Vallarta?
The main airport in Puerto Vallarta is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International. It is also served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International, Tepic International, Playa de Oro International.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco with AeroMexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco?
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