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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 4:50 pm and lands at 8:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 9:18 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento takes 4h 03m, covering 1,578 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento range from $363 to $548, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $364 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $598 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $302 to $1,371. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $205.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Puerto Vallarta and Sacramento.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 7h 14m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 7h 15m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Sacramento is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.