Cheap flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta from £169

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Wed, Jul 29
San Francisco SFOPuerto Vallarta PVR
£169
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Tue, Jul 28
San Francisco SFOPuerto Vallarta PVR
£169
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Wed, Jul 29
San Francisco SFOPuerto Vallarta PVR
£170
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Thu, Jul 30
San Francisco SFOPuerto Vallarta PVR
£175
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Thu, Jul 30
San Francisco SFOPuerto Vallarta PVR
£179
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£424
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Puerto Vallarta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£169

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£544

Cheapest round-trip

£418

Average round-trip

£433

Nonstop flights in July

£293 – £389

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 Francisco International
Arrive to
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International
Average flights per week
227
Flight distance
2507 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta 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
1111111
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
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

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

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

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
17 Jul
80%
31°C20°C
24 Jul
65%
33°C20°C
Saturday
18 Jul
87%
26°C19°C
25 Jul
78%
33°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
77%
31°C19°C
26 Jul
86%
31°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
57%
33°C19°C
27 Jul
83%
31°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
62%
33°C20°C
28 Jul
81%
32°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
81%
33°C20°C
29 Jul
17%
32°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
57%
32°C19°C
30 Jul
80%
32°C20°C
The distance between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta is 2507 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AeroMexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Alaska Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta have 227 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta takes around 3.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta is 2507 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
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, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
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.
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.
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 Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta with AeroMexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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