Oakland to Puerto Vallarta (OAK–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Oakland to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,555 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

OAK–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 67% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VNY ~5h 0m PSP ~5h 26m BFI ~6h 10m DAL ~6h 18m SFO ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
542
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → PVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PVR → OAK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric OAK→PVR SFO→PVR SJC→PVR
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 3
Weekly flights 0 27 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 42m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 67% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights · San Jose (SJC) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

OAK–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, BFI, DAL, SFO, LAS, APA, BNA, YYJ, DFW, YVR, YLW, MKE, FLL, ATL, IAD, YYZ, YUL, BOS, MEX, PDX, GDL, PHX, SNA, LAX, SEA, SAN, SLC, DEN, HOU and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from PVR to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OAK to PVR

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines.

OAK to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to PVR ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).