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Cheapest round-trip
$405
Typical prices: $415-$503
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/15Sun 9/20
SJC - PVR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$497
Typical prices: $488-$1,028
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/30Thu 12/31
SJC - PVR • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
From SJC, quicker security can make this route smoother than larger Bay Area airports.
Alaska adds a 20-minute bag guarantee; American offers app-based entertainment.
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Cheapest • Avg $555 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 46m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta (SJC-PVR)

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

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:27 am - 7:45 amSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
19h 18m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez
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12:13 pm - 9:47 amPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
22h 34m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$405Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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5:21 pm - 9:46 amSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
15h 25m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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12:13 pm - 9:47 amPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
22h 34m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$407Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:45 am - 3:25 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
7h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City
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9:54 am - 9:47 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
13h 53m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Los Angeles Los Angeles
$454Aeromexico
Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13
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7:47 pm - 3:13 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
17h 26m2 stops San Diego San Francisco
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2:42 pm - 4:35 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
3h 53mnonstop
$456Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13
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10:20 am - 5:31 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
5h 11m1 stop San Diego
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2:42 pm - 4:35 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
3h 53mnonstop
$456Alaska Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20
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7:00 am - 10:37 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
13h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Mexico City Benito Juarez
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4:45 pm - 11:54 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
9h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City
$459Aeromexico
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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2:41 pm - 2:53 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
23h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:24 pm - 10:08 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$461American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:00 am - 11:04 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
15h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Mexico City Benito Juarez
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4:13 pm - 10:08 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
6h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$461Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16
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7:00 am - 3:03 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
7h 03m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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4:13 pm - 10:08 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
6h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$461Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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2:41 pm - 12:24 pmSJC  San Jose-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
20h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:24 pm - 10:08 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SJC San Jose
9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$462American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Puerto Vallarta flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose, California usually cost between $493 and $659 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $405 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 15-Sep 20).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta is March, where tickets cost $400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $751 and $703 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $376, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines

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.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

  • What are the transport options from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Puerto Vallarta's popular destinations?

    One way the travelers make their way from the airport to a very popular destination in Puerto Vallarta, such as the Plaza las Glorias, is to travel on bus route number C 24 operated by Unibuspv, that can make this trip in about 18min.

  • Does Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport offer any shower facilities?

    A fantastic choice for travelers looking to feel a bit more rejuvenated after a long flight from San Jose is to utilize the showers available in the VIP Lounge Puerto Vallarta which has a location on the upper level of the arrivals hall of the airport

  • Which hotels are near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport?

    A couple of hotel choices that sit right next to the terminal buildings at the airport include the Casa las Flores and the One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto, both of which are just a short walk from the terminal building.

  • Can I rent a car at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport?

    There are about 10 rental car companies that operate at this airport, and most of the major rental car companies travelers would recognize have customer service counters in the international arrivals hall of terminal one right adjacent to the baggage claim area just after the customs checkpoint.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta was $148 for a one-way ticket and $405 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $611 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $493 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from San Jose 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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta?

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

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

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta were found on Alaska Airlines ($456) and Aeromexico ($459).

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $539 or less round-trip.
  • If you are the type of passenger that would prefer to travel to the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) without having to travel in your own car, a good choice for transportation is to take the Santa Clara VTA blue or green line train to the airport station where you can then ride on the number 60 bus to the airport. The trip takes around 31 minutes.
  • For passengers planning on driving themselves to the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, the airport offers a wide variety of parking choices, with one of the most economical choices being the economy lot number one, that has a location just offsite from the airport.
  • If you get a little bit nervous before you fly, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport offers a number of therapy animals that make their way throughout the terminal buildings of the airport.
  • If you are looking for something to do before your flight at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, this airport offers an audio tour highlighting all of the artwork in both terminals at the airport.
  • If you plan on riding your bicycle to the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, this airport offers bicycle racks in the garages for both terminals A and B. The bike rack in terminal a is on the first floor of the parking garage just outside of the south doors to the baggage claim area. The bike rack in terminal B is on the first floor of the rental car center and sits just to the north of the entrance to the hourly lot number three.

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