Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento (PVR–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,579 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 24m AAWN → AAASEM Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 24m AMASDL → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 28m LXJUA → ACAVOO San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 5h 35m WN → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 26m DL → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 6h 41m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 57m CMVBY4 → F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 45m AAQFQR → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
SEA Seattle 7h 48m ASQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento flights
BJX Silao 8h 17m Y4 → Y4 Silao (BJX) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,579 mi 3h 40m nonstop -1h behind

PVR–SMF had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,579 miles in 3h 40m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PVR Routes SMF Routes PVR Live Flights SMF Live Flights SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVR–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
PHX ~5h 24m LAX ~5h 24m SFO ~5h 28m SAN ~5h 35m SLC ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
674
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 → SMF
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SMF → PVR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric PVR→SMF GDL→SMF
Distance from PVR – 126 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 28
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 59m
Guadalajara (GDL) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PVR–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,579 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVR to SMF: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from SMF 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 SMF

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to SMF is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,579 miles (2,541 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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