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

SAN Airport Page →
1,110 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 35m ago
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AS1424
AS Alaska
739
10:25 AM
PDT T2
2:26 PM
CST
3h 1m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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AS1425
AS Alaska
7M9
3:36 PM
CST
5:25 PM
PDT
2h 49m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 47m AAASBA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 14m AFAMAV → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 34m ACASCM → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
HOU Houston 6h 38m SCMWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 56m AFASDL → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PDX Portland 8h 26m ASJLWN → AS Portland (PDX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SEA Seattle 8h 59m AFASAY → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 9h 3m UA → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 20m ASDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,110 mi 3h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

SAN–PVR 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 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Best way to fly San Diego to Puerto Vallarta SAN Routes PVR Routes SAN Live Flights PVR Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to San Diego flights
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 Also: HA 1 739 3h01 66% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TIJ ~4h 32m PHX ~4h 47m LAX ~5h 14m SAT ~6h 12m DEN ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,127
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
PVR → SAN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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 2 3 4
Weekly flights 1 25 5
Flight time 3h 1m 2h 43m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 66% – –
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 1m gate to gate.
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 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Mexico_City
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 about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,110 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAN to PVR: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Denver.
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.
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 SAN to PVR

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to PVR is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,787 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).