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$194 Find Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$320
Typical prices: $343-$534
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/24Mon 4/27
PVR - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $427-$570
United Airlines
Fri 4/24Mon 4/27
PVR - SFO • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Use BART from SFO for quick city access.
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Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (PVR-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 7:40 am
PVR
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SFO
16h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 1:02 pm
SFO
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PVR
3h 42mnonstop
$320Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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3:52 pm - 9:56 am
PVR
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SFO
19h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 1:02 pm
SFO
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PVR
3h 42mnonstop
$324Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 9:56 am
PVR
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SFO
19h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:42 pm
SFO
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PVR
5h 42m
1 stop
$325Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 7:40 am
PVR
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SFO
16h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 1:02 pm
SFO
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PVR
3h 42mnonstop
$326Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
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7:26 pm - 10:17 am
PVR
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SFO
15h 51m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:04 am
SFO
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PVR
20h 21m
1 stop
$327Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:12 pm - 2:13 pm
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SFO
25h 01m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 2:22 pm
SFO
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PVR
6h 07m
1 stop
$330Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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2:12 pm - 5:21 pm
PVR
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SFO
28h 09m
1 stop
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9:20 am - 2:42 pm
SFO
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PVR
28h 22m
1 stop
$335Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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3:52 pm - 3:12 pm
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SFO
24h 20m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 1:02 pm
SFO
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PVR
3h 42mnonstop
$336Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
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5:40 pm - 8:47 pm
PVR
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SFO
4h 07mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 11:04 am
SFO
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PVR
13h 19m
1 stop
$338Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:15 pm - 5:05 pm
PVR
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SFO
3h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 1:13 pm
SFO
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PVR
3h 48mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco departing in April.

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

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

For Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Puerto Vallarta, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $453 respectively.

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

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 $353 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PVR

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$194
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

When to book flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco was $194 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $415 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Puerto Vallarta with another airline. Booking your flights between Puerto Vallarta and SFO 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 San Francisco?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $257 or less one-way and $323 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

 
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 San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12052 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
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Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
LAS - SFO
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Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

I fell asleep and missed my flight and they rescheduled me no problem. Staff was professional and the plane was clean. I was very happy with my experience.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

I was disheartened that AlaskaAir would not accept my service dog and not only was I not able to have him on my lap for my anxiety but they charged $100 and made me keep him in a carrier - zippered up so not even his head was exposed. This is a disservice to people with disabilities and will never fly with this airline again.

The seats are very small. I’m 5’ 3”, so don’t think I should notice. The food selection was non existent and very disappointing. 5 hour flight plus TSA, etc. I would have appreciated a small salad, crudités. Something fresher not just chips.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

you sent me to some shitty "Airfaireassist" thing that did a bait and switch on the faire. Won't be using Kayak ever again

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

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