San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (SAN–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,110 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 5 | 7S7 | 2h50 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | HA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 21 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 43m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines and Alaska 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 is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,110 miles (1,787 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).