Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (SMF–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
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.
SMF–PVR had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,579 miles in 3h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→PVR | OAK→PVR | SFO→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 5h 25m | 3h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, 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.
SMF–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to PVR
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
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).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Diego and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).