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Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

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

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $437 for nonstop.

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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $566, a difference of $176. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:29 pm and lands at 5:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:51 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $438. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco takes 3h 58m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $330 to $1,599. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 31m, compared with 6h 48m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 28m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco range from $351 to $598, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

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