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

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1,526 mi airlines 8/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS3251
AS Alaska
E75
1:42 PM
CST
4:43 PM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1350
AS Alaska
73H
2:57 PM
CST
4:55 PM
PDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1486
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
PDT TB
12:34 PM
CST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3297
AS Alaska
E75
8:16 AM
PDT TB
12:52 PM
CST
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Puerto Vallarta to San Jose
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,526 mi 3h 58m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

PVR–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,526 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 8 73H, E75 3h58-4h01 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SJC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
804
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
SJC → PVR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
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 1 3
Weekly flights 8 23
Flight time 3h 58m 4h 3m
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 58m to 4h 1m.
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 58m to 4h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 58m to 4h 1m. The route covers 1,526 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PVR to SJC. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, SFO, TLC, IAH, YVR, IND, BHM, STL, TEB, YYZ, MIA, YUL, ORD, JFK, AUS, PHX, PDX, MSP, BJX, SNA, LAS, DFW, LAX, SAN, DEN, SEA, GDL, MLM, HOU, SLC, PEK and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SJC ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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