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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$374
Typical prices: $353-$520
Volaris
Thu 9/24Mon 9/28
OAK - PVR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Typical prices: $158-$217
Volaris
Wed 9/16
OAK - PVR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Puerto Vallarta. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $420 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 33m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta (OAK-PVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Volaris Logo
11:15 pm - 11:36 am
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PVR
11h 21m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 9:25 pm
PVR
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OAK
10h 12m
1 stop
$374Volaris
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
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8:22 pm - 9:23 am
OAK
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PVR
12h 01m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 6:34 pm
PVR
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OAK
9h 34m
1 stop
$395Volaris
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:15 pm - 11:36 am
OAK
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PVR
11h 21m
1 stop
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1:26 pm - 9:44 pm
PVR
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OAK
9h 18m
1 stop
$395Volaris
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 26
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11:15 pm - 9:46 am
OAK
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PVR
9h 31m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 10:30 pm
PVR
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OAK
11h 17m
1 stop
$417Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
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11:15 pm - 11:36 am
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PVR
11h 21m
1 stop
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12:50 pm - 11:52 am
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OAK
24h 02m
2 stops
$419Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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11:15 pm - 9:23 am
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PVR
9h 08m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 11:52 am
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OAK
25h 52m
2 stops
$431Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
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8:15 pm - 12:20 pm
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PVR
15h 05m
2 stops
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2:15 pm - 6:55 am
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OAK
17h 40m
2 stops
$486Southwest
Mon, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 14
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6:44 am - 2:29 pm
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PVR
5h 45m
1 stop
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1:13 pm - 6:28 pm
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OAK
7h 15m
1 stop
$499Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:44 am - 2:29 pm
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PVR
5h 45m
1 stop
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1:17 pm - 7:19 pm
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OAK
8h 02m
1 stop
$504Alaska Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:45 pm - 11:30 am
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PVR
12h 45m
2 stops
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12:25 pm - 9:20 pm
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OAK
9h 55m
2 stops
$527Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta is September, where tickets cost $373 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $570 and $563 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta

  • Do I need to obtain a visa before traveling to Mexico from Oakland?

    If you will be traveling to Mexico on vacation and you are not going to stay in the country for more than 180 days, you do not need to obtain a visa before you travel to Mexico. Always remember that you will need a valid passport to travel to this country.

  • Does the Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) offer any facilities or amenities to help get me freshened up after a long flight from Oakland?

    This airport offers shower facilities available in the VIP lounge Puerto Vallarta international lounge. Passengers will find this lounge on the upper level of the arrivals hall at the airport.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location adjacent to the terminal buildings at the Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

    There are two hotels that sit adjacent to the airport property, and they include the One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto and the Casa las Flores. Both of these hotels are just a short walk across the roadway from the terminal building, but neither offers shuttle service.

  • If I would like to rent a car when I arrive at the Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, where should I look for my car rental company?

    There are roughly 10 different companies that offer car rental services at this airport, and most of the larger global brands operate in the international arrivals hall of terminal one adjacent to the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta was $156 for a one-way ticket and $374 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $645 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $472 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and PVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta

  • A terrific way to get from the downtown Oakland area to the Oakland International Airport (OAK) without having to drive your own car is to travel on the Bay Area Rapid Transit system's Orange and Beige lines that can make the trip from the downtown area to the airport in around 22 minutes.
  • If you are bringing the entire family on your trip to Puerto Vallarta from the Oakland International Airport, one place that you want to stop in at is terminal two, where several of the gate areas have child-size tables that have TV screens showing cartoons.
  • If you plan on taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Oakland International Airport, you should know this airport offers three outdoor pet relief stations and then one more pet relief station inside the terminal building. The station inside the building has a location near gate A25 inside terminal two.
  • For mothers who are nursing and traveling through the Oakland International Airport, you should know that this airport offers nursing pods past the security checkpoints in both terminal buildings. Each of these nursing pods offers a locking door as well as comfortable seating, a sink, and an electrical outlet.
  • If you want to find a comfortable place to wait for your flight to Puerto Vallarta at the Oakland International Airport, this airport offers an Escape Lounge location in terminal 1 that offers amazing views of the entire gate complex at the airport. In addition to wonderful views, this lounge also features plenty of comfortable seating options plus a good selection of food and beverage choices.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Our two flights from GRR to MDW and MDW to OAK were both delayed due to weather. Be sure to build in a sufficient buffer in the transfer time to account for this type of problem. SW recommends connections as short as 40 min. Don't do this. We had to change concourses in MDW, a pretty long walk, to make our connection. Rule of thumb I use when traveling on flights with multiple legs is for connections of 80 min or more, unless there is no plane change, in which case it doesn't matter.

I always have flown Alaska Airlines because I never had an issues. Their customers service is incredible and an amazing communication.

Flight was canceled in good weather due to mechanical issue. Rebooked to flight to different airport in area that landed 7 hours after initially planned arrival. We had to jump through hoops to get taxi reimbursement given flight landed in different airport at 12:45 am.

My travel mate needed wheel chair assistance getting on and off, and it was excellent. Thank you!

our Flight attendant Tina was great and she made such a difference in a very disappointing "First Class" experience. Seats weren't much larger than the ones in coach, there were NO FOOTRESTS, one of the reasons we paid a premium price for a 6 hour flight. The charger for the phones didn't work in our row so I had to plug it into the row behind us and there was no free wifi, so my wife and I paid for it and it was mediocre at best. Lastly there were no screens to watch movies, There was nothing 'first class" about this Alaska Airline experience , except for Tina! They just charged a lot more money for what on other airlines would qualify for the improved economy class. Very, very disappointed.

After a swift boarding we had to wait in the plane for over 40 minutes to take off. The same happened when we landed. Alaska had much more work to do on their timetable

I received the perfect seat. The cheese tray was delicious. Thank you!

We had an hour delay Probably couldn’t be haloed Very friendly staff

No hot water on a plane so no hot beverages , seats are cramped

Flight attendant need to be more respectful and careful of word choice when interacting with passengers. One very flamboyant flight attendant referred to my wife as “lashes” due to wearing false eyelashes. Should have referred to her as ma’am. Thought it was inappropriate

Appreciate the offer to change flight dates. Delayed take off due to cabin not being cooled. Alaska app is pretty bad.

One of the flight was delayed an hour. We then boarded a new flight. We were told to unboard after some other time. To wait for the next flight for another hour. I paid for a short flight that turned in to half a day of travel.

No empathy for my situation, arriving at the check-in counter 5 minutes after the deadline to deposit baggage due to a very delayed incoming intercontinental flight. The attendant simply stared past my shoulder and picked up the microphone to announce a "reminder that all passengers must arrive at least one hour before the flight" before speaking to the passenger behind me. I understand that there are rules above deadlines but at least show some damn empathy. It was Christmas morning and I'd been travelling for 20 hours for goodness sake!

The terminal and gate was never the right one announced in the Viva App, neither in screens, moved from one terminal to another

They changed the booking I had twice. I got an email last night at 10pm (which I missed of course). Went to the airport this morning and found out it got cancelled due to plane maintenance issues. They offered a flight for tomorrow morning and I just got an email with cancellation notice. Again!! I would not recommend booking with this airline.

THE AIRLINE FUCKEN SUCKS... NO DAMN PROFESIONALS.. NO CURTESY THEY CANCEL THE DAMN FLIGHT AS ITS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF

They need to have enough immigration forms for every one. They should offer free water to everyone, unless some one needs bottled water

Delayed 6 hours! finally able to board, then had to wait 45 minutes for the plane to fill up. Mid flight when food service started, they had nothing to offer with the exception of chips and cookies. Worst flight ever!

They not allowed to bord flight, arguing that was cancelled the flight reservation. No chance to find and explain answers, very bad treated by Airline staff… At the end we buying a flight ticket with Aeromexico. Is a low Price Flight Company (cheap), as it is cheap treatment for customers… seme with Kiwi .com app. With we did our reservation. with KAYAK.com never get this kind of treatment.

They cancel the fly and don’t give a money refund.

It is very uncomfortable to have the official timing saying on thing and the airline saying other things. We couldn’t have a proper dinner with kids below 5 years and the hassle to board just isn’t functional

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

Is was a good short flight with some turbulence! I would fly Volaris again.

The fly was 2 hours delayed and the plane was old and dirty. A very umcorfotable flight, which I won't recomend to anyone

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Stood inside the plane for more than an hour before take off

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

Our flight was delayed both ways going there and coming back an hour plus. I have taken Volaris many times and this problem seems to be more common each time.

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

Viva Aerobus Is honesto the worst airline and I don't think I'll fly with them ever again.

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