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

PVR Airport Page →
1,555 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAN San Diego 5h 19m AS ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAWN WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 30m WN ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 54m CMF9VB VBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 28m AAAMAS LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 51m AFAMAV Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 8m DL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
HOU Houston 7h 20m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m WN EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 7h 21m UAWN EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puerto Vallarta to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,555 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind

PVR–OAK had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,555 miles in 4h.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVR → OAK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
OAK → PVR
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric PVR→OAK GDL→OAK
Distance from PVR 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 4h 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

PVR–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVR to OAK: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Diego, Phoenix Sky Harbor and John Wayne Orange County.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from OAK to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GDL. 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 PVR to OAK

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PVR to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to OAK is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Diego, Phoenix Sky Harbor and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).