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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 11:22 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 2:12 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 57m, covering 2,874 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta range from C$ 539 to C$ 786, with an average of C$ 653 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 539 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 653 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 548 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to C$ 643 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 64–C$ 135 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 513 to C$ 2,533. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 261, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 610 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 690, a difference of C$ 80.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 7h 10m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 20m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Malecon, Camarones Beach, and Playa de los Muertos. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.