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

• Earliest: departs at 1:29 pm and lands at 5:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco takes 4h 04m, covering 1,555 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 Francisco range from $363 to $567, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $440 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $436 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $429.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $342 to $1,545. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $513, a difference of $103.

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 Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 52m, compared with 7h 46m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 8h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Francisco 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 Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: 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.