Puerto Vallarta to San Jose (PVR–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVR Airport Page →
1,526 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
LAX Los Angeles 5h 8m AAAMAS AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 25m WN ASEJAWN Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAWN AAASLXJ Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m WN F9JREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 3m CMF9VB F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 6h 49m UAWN ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
SAN San Diego 6h 59m AS ASWN San Diego (SAN) to San Jose flights
PDX Portland 7h 54m AS ASEJAFI Portland (PDX) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 6m AAAYQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
HOU Houston 8h 20m WN WN Houston (HOU) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puerto Vallarta to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,526 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind

PVR–SJC had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,526 miles in 3h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVR–SJC 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 SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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 → SJC
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
SJC → PVR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric PVR→SJC GDL→SJC
Distance from PVR 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 22
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 47m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m 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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Flight time3h 25m
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: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,526 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVR to SJC: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, John Wayne Orange County and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SJC is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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