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Sat, Aug 1
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£179
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Fri, Jul 31
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£180
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Fri, Jul 31
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£181
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Fri, Jul 31
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£182
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Sun, Jul 26
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£193
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How much do flights to Puerto Vallarta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£179

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£420

Cheapest round-trip

£415

Average round-trip

£468

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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
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
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes

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
10 Jul
68%
33°C19°C
17 Jul
87%
31°C19°C
Saturday
11 Jul
58%
34°C20°C
18 Jul
88%
31°C19°C
Sunday
12 Jul
78%
33°C20°C
19 Jul
84%
28°C20°C
Monday
13 Jul
84%
31°C18°C
20 Jul
83%
28°C20°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
77%
32°C19°C
21 Jul
84%
28°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
83%
31°C19°C
22 Jul
85%
30°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
86%
31°C19°C
23 Jul
81%
32°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, Alaska Airlines, VivaAerobus, Frontier Airlines, and AeroMexico. 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, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, 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, Alaska Airlines, VivaAerobus, Frontier Airlines, AeroMexico.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?
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