Puerto Vallarta to San Diego (PVR–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,110 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 53m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1425
AS Alaska
7M9
3:36 PM
CST
5:25 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1424
AS Alaska
739
10:25 AM
PDT T2
2:26 PM
CST
3h 1m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 47m AAWN AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 53m AAAMAS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m WN ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 25m WN ASJLWN Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 31m UA ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AAAYQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 50m UAWN ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 7h 19m ACUA EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 19m DL AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 22m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
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Puerto Vallarta to San Diego
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,110 mi 2h 49m nonstop -1h behind

PVR–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5
AS Alaska Airlines 1 7M9 2h49 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 83%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVR to SAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,206
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 → SAN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SAN → PVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,110 mi / 1,787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m 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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,110 mi / 1,787 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,110 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVR to SAN: Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from SAN to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SAN

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SAN is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,787 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.