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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is September, where tickets cost C$ 441 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 724 and C$ 701 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.
There is just one airline that flies from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta direct and that is Alaska Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Alaska Airlines for the route is C$ 204.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Puerto Vallarta, with an average flight time of 2h 49m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 40% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 8:10 am and will be landing in Puerto Vallarta at 11:58 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta jets off at 11:58 am and lands at 3:46 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

  • Where do I park at San Diego International Airport?

    The Parking Plaza is located near the two terminals, making it easy to access for passengers leaving from SAN. There is short-term parking near terminal 2 with a 3-hour parking zone, which is perfect for dropping off passengers - especially those who need help moving around the airport. A curbside valet is also located at terminal 2 with secure parking and premium service.

  • Is there public transportation from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport?

    The Route 992 City Bus is the most common public transport to San Diego International Airport from downtown and they are operational between 5 am and midnight. The City Bus frequently operates at 15-minute intervals on weekdays and every half an hour on weekends. It also has wheelchair access. There is a trolley service that stops at terminals 1 and 2 and operates from downtown and the Mexican border.

  • Are there hotels at Puerto Vallarta International Airport?

    There are several hotels around Puerto International Airport like the Hard Rock Hotel, which is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel. You can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi - it's also pet friendly. If you don't have a car to drive there, you can take the hotel service shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Otherwise, there are private cars available to take you there - book ahead of time to save on the cost.

  • What transportation is available from Puerto Vallarta International Airport?

    The preferred means of transportation from the airport to downtown Puerto Vallarta and other destinations is by taxi or by combi bus. There are cheap local public buses from the airport if you are traveling light. If you are on a budget, you can use the pedestrian bridge to find a regular taxi that is cheaper than an airport one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta on on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

  • If you are flying via Spirit Airlines from San Diego International Airport (SAN), use the Bank of America ATMs located in terminal 1 at gate 13 to withdraw cash. When using Frontier, Allegiant, and Sun Country Airlines, the ATMs at gate 13 are most convenient.
  • If you need a nursing room at San Diego International Airport, there are new lactation rooms on level 2 in terminal 2 near gate 34, in terminal 1 at west rotunda level 2, and the east rotunda at the ground level if you are using the Southwest Airlines.
  • If you are hungry or need something to drink at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), check out Tacos Chabelita located at the domestic arrivals in terminal 1. It is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm and serves delicious tacos.
  • Make sure to quickly collect your luggage from the baggage claim area after landing at Puerto Vallarta. Passengers are responsible for their belongings and should be wary of pirate greeters.
  • If you are in a hurry to get around the San Diego International Airport, there are terminal loop shuttles located in terminals 1 and 2 that operate daily from 6 am to 11 pm. Hop on one of these shuttles to reach your gate in no time.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Ordaz, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Diego

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
7.3food
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I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

10.0 Excellentrose, Apr. 2024SAN - EWR
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I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

Alaska Airlines was fantastic. Kayak on the other hand was extremely poor. I got tickets through Kayak for a flight to a funeral. The date got changed less than 12 hours after I made my reservations. When I attempted to change my flights through Kayak, I was unable to use either the website or the phone system. The phone matrix did not give an option to cancel or change. The website said Kayak could not find any record of me making airline reservations through Kayak and even through I never left the Kayak website when making the reservations to my knowledge. After more than a half hour of frustration on the phone and computer ( on top of dealing with the death of a member of my family) I finally contacted Alaska Airline directly and they cancelled my flight and refunded the cost very quickly and efficiently. Alaska Airlines gets 10 stars. Kayak gets zero stars and has permanently lost a customer. I will never use Kayak again.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

We had an hour delay Probably couldn’t be haloed Very friendly staff

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

My experience with Alaska Airlines flights is dominated by the fact that today’s economy class is barely humane. Everyone is so tightly packed together that one cannot move an inch for the entire flight…. and if it’s a bicoastal trip, that’s almost five hours of discomfort!! And if you’re above average in height and/or weight it’s absolute hell! Moreover, still all Economy classes are basically the same across airline carriers, it doesn’t matter who you fly with.

Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

When I purchased the tickets I purchased insurance as well but for some reason it didn't go through, then this past Monday I broke my leg and was unable to make my trip, I'll never book through Kayak again.

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Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Mexico

Cabin classes:

C$ 558

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