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

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Puerto Vallarta to Oakland
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,555 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

PVR–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PVR to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SFO ~6h 42m ABQ ~6h 48m DFW ~7h 39m YVR ~8h 39m YLW ~9h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
663
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
PVR → OAK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
OAK → PVR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

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 1 2
Weekly flights 1 22
Flight time 4h 4h 5m
Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

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 approximately 4h. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PVR to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO, ABQ, DFW, YVR, YLW, GDL, ATL, TEB, FLL, MIA, MLM, JFK, MEX, SLC, SEA, LAX, PDX, SAN, PHX, LAS, SNA, BJX, DEN, HOU and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to OAK ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).