San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta (SFO–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,556 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QF | 7 | 7M9 | 3h42 | Oneworld | HA, QF | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 42m | 3h 40m | 3h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PVR ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,556 miles (2,504 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).