San Jose to Puerto Vallarta (SJC–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS1486
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
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12:34 PM
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3h 34m
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AS3297
AS Alaska
E75
8:16 AM
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12:52 PM
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3h 36m
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AS3251
AS Alaska
E75
1:42 PM
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4:43 PM
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4h 1m
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AS1350
AS Alaska
73H
2:57 PM
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4:55 PM
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3h 58m
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San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,526 mi 3h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

SJC–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,526 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SJC Routes PVR Routes SJC Live Flights PVR Live Flights SJC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 8 73J, E75 3h34-3h36 73% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to PVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VNY ~4h 42m PSP ~5h 21m SCF ~5h 32m OAK ~5h 33m BFI ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
738
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → PVR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
PVR → SJC
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric SJC→PVR OAK→PVR SFO→PVR
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 8 – 20
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 40m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Puerto Vallarta flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 36m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SJC–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 36m. The route covers 1,526 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJC to PVR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, SCF, OAK, BFI, LAS, DAL, MTY, SAT, RNO, STL, YYC, BNA, FLL, IAD, YHM, BOS, EWR, SAN, PHX, LAX, SLC, MLM, ATL, SNA, SEA, GDL, DEN, DFW, YVR, PDX, ORD, MSP and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from PVR to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SJC to PVR

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to PVR ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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 Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).