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Each day, there are several nonstop flights between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta that are offered, with these trips often being serviced by companies like United Airlines. You will also find many trips for this route that will require you to have one layover, which may occur in Denver or Phoenix. Airlines that often service trips with layovers include American Airlines.

An easy way to go from the city center to San Francisco International Airport is by driving, which generally takes around 10 to 15min with no additional traffic. You can always hop on public transportation instead, like bus line 713, which will bring you to the airport in around 25 to 30min in total.

To go from PVR Airport to downtown Puerto Vallarta, it’s typically best to drive, as public transportation is not usually available for this journey. You can expect for the drive to take you anywhere from 10 to 15min in total. Local taxis can normally be found waiting outside of the Arrivals terminal.

There are several major car rental companies that have offices directly at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport inside of the International Arrivals terminal. Some of these companies include Budget, National, and Thrifty. The fleet for each of these companies is located directly at the airport, making it easy to grab your vehicle once your flight has landed and you have filled out any necessary paperwork.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta 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 San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

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

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
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $407 round-trip via Morelia (MLM), compared to $541 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 and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles 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 15% on the San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $496 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $581, a difference of $85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:49 am
• Latest: departs at 12:59 pm and lands at 4:48 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $543. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta takes 3h 49m, 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 $478 to $2,277. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 47m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Puerto Vallarta range from $446 to $690, with an average of $543 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue