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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 6:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 6:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

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

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose takes 3h 57m, covering 1,525 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 Jose range from $413 to $610, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $388 round-trip, compared to $448 via a layover through Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $387 to $1,499. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

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

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $224.

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 Alaska Airlines operates flights between Puerto Vallarta and San Jose.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 01m via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and 6h 55m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Jose 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 Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to San Jose flights:

• 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:

• 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.