Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (SMF–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1952
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
PDT TB
12:00 PM
CST
3h 35m
55%
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WN Southwest
738
4:00 PM
CST
6:40 PM
PDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 12m AAASPD → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 29m AAACAF → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SAN San Diego 5h 51m ASJLWN → AS San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m F9WNY4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SFO San Francisco 6h ACAVCM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 20m WN → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 40m ACCMF9 → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PDX Portland 6h 59m ASBAWN → AS Portland (PDX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 8m AMF9Y4 → AMCMF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 9m AAAYBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,579 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

SMF–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,579 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SMF Routes PVR Routes SMF Live Flights PVR Live Flights SMF Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h35 80% – –
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to PVR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
PHX ~5h 12m LAX ~5h 29m SAN ~5h 51m LAS ~5h 55m SFO ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
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
SMF → PVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
PVR → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric SMF→PVR OAK→PVR SFO→PVR
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 7
Weekly flights 1 1 7
Flight time 3h 35m 5h 25m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Puerto Vallarta flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights · San Jose (SJC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
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

SMF–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,579 mi / 2,541 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,579 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SMF to PVR: Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from PVR to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to PVR

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to PVR is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,579 miles (2,541 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).