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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS471
AS Alaska
B39M
12:44 PM
CST
2:47 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN773
WN Southwest
7S7
3:20 PM
CST
4:20 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS475
AS Alaska
73J
12:49 PM
PDT T2
5:49 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Puerto Vallarta to San Diego
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,110 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

PVR–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 B39M 3h03 Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 5 7S7 3h
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B39MAS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 42%)
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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,454
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → PVR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
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 3h 0m to 3h 3m.
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 time3h to 3h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h to 3h 3m. The route covers 1,110 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from PVR to SAN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIJ, SNA, ABQ, OAK, IND, YLW, BHM, MKE, FLL, MIA, TEB, IAH, AUS, DTW, DFW, LAS, HOU, PHX, SJC, SFO, LAX, SLC, DEN, YYC, PDX, YVR, YYZ, STL, ORD, MSP, SEA, JFK, ATL and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SAN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,787 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.