San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (SAN–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 5 | 739 | 2h57 | Oneworld | HA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→PVR | TIJ→PVR | SNA→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 18 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 32 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 2h 36m | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
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.
SAN–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to PVR ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,787 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 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).