$52 Find Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to California

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Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$280
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$338
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$288
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$379
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$406
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$359
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$286
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$280
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$338
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$288
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$379
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$406
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$359
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$286

Book Cheap Puerto Vallarta to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to California 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 Puerto Vallarta to California

Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
Aeromexico Logo
8:48 am - 9:06 pm
PVR
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TIJ
13h 18m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
12:10 am - 7:05 pm
TIJ
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PVR
17h 55m
1 stop
$68Aeromexico
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Aeromexico Logo
8:48 am - 8:12 pm
PVR
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TIJ
12h 24m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
8:04 am - 10:01 pm
TIJ
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PVR
12h 57m
1 stop
$73Aeromexico
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 12:29 am
PVR
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SAN
11h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:32 am - 11:10 am
SAN
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PVR
27h 38m
2 stops
$288United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 12:06 pm
PVR
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SAN
22h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:37 pm - 11:10 am
SAN
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PVR
13h 33m
2 stops
$289United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 8:15 am
PVR
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SAN
21h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:22 am
SAN
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PVR
27h 07m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 4:13 pm
PVR
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SAN
3h 01mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 2:22 pm
SAN
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PVR
2h 57mnonstop
$322Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 4:13 pm
PVR
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SAN
3h 01mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 2:22 pm
SAN
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PVR
2h 57mnonstop
$323Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 8:39 am
PVR
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ONT
18h 29m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:38 am
ONT
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PVR
9h 39m
1 stop
$369American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
4:13 pm - 10:01 pm
PVR
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SJC
6h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 3:03 pm
SJC
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PVR
7h 18m
1 stop
$382Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
4:13 pm - 10:01 pm
PVR
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SJC
6h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 11:13 pm
SJC
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PVR
12h 03m
2 stops
$387Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Puerto Vallarta to California flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to California departing in May.

What is the cheapest Puerto Vallarta to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Puerto Vallarta found in the last 72 hours was to San Jose, at $170 round-trip. The most popular route is from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $180.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $272 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $413.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Puerto Vallarta to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $423 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to California, 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 Puerto Vallarta to California is January, when tickets cost $271 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $361 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Puerto Vallarta to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Puerto Vallarta to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to California, 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 Puerto Vallarta to California, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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Flights from Puerto Vallarta to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Puerto Vallarta to California 
MichaelFlew with Alaska Airlines
PVR
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SMF
Feb 2025
Get to the airport early! It was a Saturday and the airport was very chaotic, lots of gate changes, etc. They have a VIP Lounge there you can pay for, if you have the time and inclination, it might be worth it ($90 US for 2 people), it is quiet with food and drink.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
PVR
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LAX
Dec 2023
The airport is a busy airport. You should at least give 2 1/2 hours before your flight for your comfort.

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 Puerto Vallarta to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to California 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 Puerto Vallarta to California?

    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 from Puerto Vallarta to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Puerto Vallarta to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Puerto Vallarta to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $219 one-way - $218 round-trip; San Francisco $268 one-way - $257 round-trip; Tijuana $122 one-way - $61 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Puerto Vallarta to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to California. 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 Puerto Vallarta to California? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12098 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

2.0 MediocreEric, Mar 2026
SFO - SAN
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Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Departing flight for our weekend trip was cancelled due to weather which meant our return flight was useless. The whole thing was difficult to get support through but Alaska did recover and was able to reimburse us for the flights yesterday. For some reason, Kayak was not kept in the loop, adding to the confusion.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

The airport crew and on board experience was fine. The problem with Alaska air is that there is zero customer service over the phone when you’re trying to buy your ticket or change anything.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

There was plenty if room for my carry-on in above-seat bins, but they made me gate-check it on both flights!

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Alaska was fine as usual. My frustration came with accessing boarding passes. On the first trip, I could only get one to print ans took a picture of the second one. On our return trip, the system was down? Friends who booked directly with Alaska had theirs process. I even tried the 800 number and had others try it too. It said something in Spanish and hung up. The agent at the airport succeeded.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I wasn’t able to check in early and I wasn’t able to get an aisle seat without paying $120.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

The head flight attendant made the trip excellent. He was very accommodating.

The economy seats on the 777 was not as cramped as I had feared, but the food was terrible.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

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