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The Parking Plaza is located near the two terminals, making it easy to access for passengers leaving from SAN. There is short-term parking near terminal 2 with a 3-hour parking zone, which is perfect for dropping off passengers - especially those who need help moving around the airport. A curbside valet is also located at terminal 2 with secure parking and premium service.

The Route 992 City Bus is the most common public transport to San Diego International Airport from downtown and they are operational between 5 am and midnight. The City Bus frequently operates at 15-minute intervals on weekdays and every half an hour on weekends. It also has wheelchair access. There is a trolley service that stops at terminals 1 and 2 and operates from downtown and the Mexican border.

There are several hotels around Puerto International Airport like the Hard Rock Hotel, which is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel. You can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi - it's also pet friendly. If you don't have a car to drive there, you can take the hotel service shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Otherwise, there are private cars available to take you there - book ahead of time to save on the cost.

The preferred means of transportation from the airport to downtown Puerto Vallarta and other destinations is by taxi or by combi bus. There are cheap local public buses from the airport if you are traveling light. If you are on a budget, you can use the pedestrian bridge to find a regular taxi that is cheaper than an airport one.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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 San Diego and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Southwest: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $432 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$95 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Playa de los Muertos, Malecon and Marina Vallarta. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:03 am and lands at 1:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $442. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 55m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $1,842. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 19% 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 08m, compared with 7h 20m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 26m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· America Car Rental
· MEXRENTACAR
· Budget
· Hertz
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta range from $367 to $546, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

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