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How much do flights to Puerto Vallarta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£128

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£390

Cheapest round-trip

£344

Average round-trip

£463

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Puerto Vallarta airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: public bus and shared shuttle.

Puerto Vallarta is served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. This popular beach destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including authorized taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, public buses, and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the Hotel Zone or downtown area.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

MXN 350–500 (~USD 20–29); zone-based fixed rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

15-25 min

MXN 500–900 (~USD 29–52); pre-booked rates

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

MXN 200–350 (~USD 12–20); per person

on-demand with multiple stops (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

25-45 min

MXN 10–15 (~USD 0.60–0.90); exact change recommended

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with light luggage

15-30 min

MXN 150–300 (~USD 9–17); surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-25 min

MXN 600–1500 (~USD 35–87) per day; varies by vehicle

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis operate on a zone-based fixed fare system. Purchase tickets at the official booth inside the terminal before exiting.
  • Public buses stop on the main highway outside the airport; a short walk from the terminal is required.
  • Ride-hailing services may have restricted pickup areas at the airport. Check the app for designated pickup points.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Puerto Vallarta

Depart from
San Diego International
Arrive to
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1788 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights

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

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Puerto Vallarta

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C16°C
February28°C16°C
March29°C16°C
April30°C18°C
May31°C20°C
June31°C22°C
July31°C22°C
August31°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C21°C
November30°C19°C
December28°C17°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
16°C
February
Sunny days
282
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
78%
35°C19°C
29 May
34°C18°C
Saturday
23 May
35°C18°C
30 May
34°C18°C
Sunday
24 May
35°C18°C
31 May
34°C17°C
Monday
25 May
35°C19°C
1 Jun
35°C18°C
Tuesday
26 May
34°C18°C
2 Jun
34°C18°C
Wednesday
27 May
34°C17°C
3 Jun
35°C19°C
Thursday
28 May
34°C18°C
4 Jun
34°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. The distance between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta is 1788 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, VivaAerobus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and AeroMéxico. San Diego and Puerto Vallarta have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta takes around 3.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?
The flight distance between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta is 1788 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?
Several carriers operate flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Vallarta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana, Mexico City, Vancouver, Calgary, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, Toronto, Winnipeg, Chicago, London, Kelowna, Edmonton, Cancún, San José del Cabo, Dallas, Santiago de Querétaro, Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, León, Houston.
Which airports are there in San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
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.
Which airlines fly between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta with Volaris, VivaAerobus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, AeroMéxico.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?
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