PVR - SMF

$167 Find Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$332
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Wed 4/1Sun 4/12
PVR - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$659
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/4Sat 4/11
PVR - SMF • Non-stop
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Southwest offers free snacks and Wi-Fi for streaming.
Arrive two hours early at PVR for check-in and security.
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Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento (PVR-SMF)

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

Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 12
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12:25 pm - 10:36 pmPVR-SMF
11h 11m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:27 amSMF-PVR
27h 42m2 stops
$332United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
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1:55 pm - 10:28 pmPVR-SMF
9h 33m1 stop
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12:40 am - 2:00 pmSMF-PVR
11h 20m1 stop
$338Volaris
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Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:02 am - 6:37 pmPVR-SMF
13h 35m2 stops
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6:00 am - 2:05 pmSMF-PVR
7h 05m1 stop
$384Delta
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Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
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4:25 pm - 10:21 amPVR-SMF
18h 56m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:05 pmSMF-PVR
7h 05m1 stop
$385Delta
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Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
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2:00 pm - 12:16 pmPVR-SMF
23h 16m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:27 pmSMF-PVR
8h 27m1 stop
$414Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 11
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1:39 pm - 7:00 pmPVR-SMF
6h 21m1 stop
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7:47 am - 12:28 pmSMF-PVR
3h 41mnonstop
$415Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 8:57 amPVR-SMF
19h 57m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 4:27 pmSMF-PVR
24h 32m1 stop
$416Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:02 am - 4:31 pmPVR-SMF
11h 29m2 stops
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6:00 am - 2:05 pmSMF-PVR
7h 05m1 stop
$441Aeromexico
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Thu, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:30 pm - 4:31 pmPVR-SMF
22h 01m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 9:40 amSMF-PVR
18h 25m2 stops
$469Aeromexico
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
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12:55 pm - 10:30 pmPVR-SMF
11h 35m1 stop
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7:46 pm - 5:53 pmSMF-PVR
20h 07m2 stops
$502Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Puerto Vallarta, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $245 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for quick baggage claim.


Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers priority boarding and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

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Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks; download their app for entertainment streaming.


Book flights using points and cash for flexible payment options with Southwest.

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PVR

Arrive at least two hours early at PVR, especially during busy travel times, to navigate potential lines at check-in and security.

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SMF offers easy highway access for exploring California, making it a great base for trips to Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, or Yosemite.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

When to book flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento was $167 for a one-way ticket and $332 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Puerto Vallarta and on arrival in Sacramento.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento?

    Puerto Vallarta and Sacramento are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Puerto Vallarta from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz and will be arriving at Sacramento Intl.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Puerto Vallarta and Sacramento.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento on on Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $630 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $637 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Puerto Vallarta with another airline. Booking your flights between Puerto Vallarta and SMF 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 Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento?

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

Prefer to fly direct from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Sacramento Intl.
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Direct departures

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Sacramento Intl

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

10.0 ExcellentGabriel, Sep 2025DEN - SMF
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

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