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

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7:40 AM
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Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,579 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

SMF–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,579 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SMF Routes PVR Routes SMF Live Flights PVR Live Flights SMF Delays
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
AS Alaska Airlines 1 73J 3h40 60% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 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, SMF to PVR direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
VNY ~4h 53m SCF ~5h 26m PSP ~5h 26m OAK ~5h 55m DAL ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
885
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
PVR → SMF
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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 1 1 4
Weekly flights 1 – 20
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 40m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 60% – –
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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
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/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,579 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMF to PVR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SCF, PSP, OAK, DAL, LAS, BFI, BNA, MLM, IAD, DTW, GDL, MEX, SFO, SLC, HOU, PHX, LAX, SNA, PDX, SEA, SAN, DEN, DFW, ORD, YVR, IAH, STL, MSP, ATL and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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 ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,579 miles (2,541 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 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 San Jose (SJC).