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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS475+2
AS Alaska
739
10:25 AM
PDT T2
2:22 PM
CST
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS471+2
AS Alaska
B39M
12:44 PM
CST
2:47 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN773
WN Southwest
7S7
3:20 PM
CST
4:20 PM
PDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,110 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

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

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 5 739 2h57 87% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to PVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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.

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 5 32 6
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 36m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

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 2h 57m.
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.

SAN–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,110 mi / 1,787 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 12 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 2h 57m. The route covers 1,110 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SAN to PVR. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, TIJ, VNY, TUS, SBA, LAS, HWD, SCF, DWH, SAT, APA, CRP, DAL, OAK, BFI, RNO, PWK, YYJ, BNA, TVC, STL, PBI, OPF, MKE, MSP, FLL, MIA, YHM, HPN, DTW, IAD, YUL, BOS, JFK, AUS, YYC, PHX, LAX, SLC, IAH, YYZ, HOU, ORD, DFW, SFO, YVR, SMF, SJC, ATL, DEN, PDX, EWR and SEA. 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 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).