San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (SFO–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.
SFO–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,556 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 3h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QF | 4 | – | – | Oneworld | HA, QF | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→PVR | OAK→PVR | SJC→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 52m | 5h 25m | 2h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, 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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to PVR
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PVR is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,556 miles (2,504 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).