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

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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,110 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

SAN–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 3h 75% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to PVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PSP ~4h 34m SCF ~4h 54m DAL ~5h 48m SAT ~6h 12m LAS ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,324
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
SAN → PVR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
PVR → SAN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric SAN→PVR TIJ→PVR SNA→PVR
Distance from SAN – 18 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 14 7
Flight time 3h 2h 36m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Tijuana (TIJ) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,110 mi / 1,787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,110 mi / 1,787 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 12 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,110 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to PVR. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SCF, DAL, SAT, LAS, CRP, OAK, RNO, BFI, BNA, MKE, FLL, IAD, BOS, HOU, LAX, SLC, PHX, DEN, SJC, SFO, SMF, YYZ, IAH, MSP, ORD, YVR, DTW, DFW, JFK, STL, PDX, EWR, SEA, YYC and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from PVR to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN to PVR

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).