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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 4:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 8:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego.

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego takes 3h 02m, covering 1,110 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 San Diego range from $311 to $478, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $374 round-trip, compared to $531 via a layover through Los Angeles (LAX).

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

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $303 to $2,973. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Puerto Vallarta to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Connecting flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego most commonly pass through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $341.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Puerto Vallarta and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 7h 55m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Diego 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 San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• 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.