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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta (SJC-PVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 6
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6:15 am - 3:04 pmSJC-PVR
7h 49m1 stop
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4:14 pm - 10:43 pmPVR-SJC
7h 29m1 stop
$308Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 25
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10:28 am - 3:02 pmSJC-PVR
3h 34mnonstop
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2:07 pm - 4:46 pmPVR-SJC
3h 39mnonstop
$320Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 25
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7:53 pm - 11:25 amSJC-PVR
14h 32m1 stop
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2:07 pm - 4:46 pmPVR-SJC
3h 39mnonstop
$325Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:28 am - 3:02 pmSJC-PVR
3h 34mnonstop
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4:46 pm - 9:18 amPVR-SJC
17h 32m1 stop
$330Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 23
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 7:40 pmSJC-PVR
9h 40m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 10:39 pmPVR-SJC
7h 54m1 stop
$338Delta
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
9:02 am - 11:34 pmSJC-PVR
13h 32m2 stops
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6:05 am - 7:22 pmPVR-SJC
14h 17m2 stops
$343Delta
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Sun, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 28
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 2:25 pmSJC-PVR
5h 35m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 10:55 pmPVR-SJC
9h 00m1 stop
$370Southwest
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Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 3:55 pmSJC-PVR
6h 20m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 8:35 amPVR-SJC
16h 45m2 stops
$375Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 4:50 pmSJC-PVR
26h 03m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 10:23 pmPVR-SJC
9h 33m1 stop
$393American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 4:50 pmSJC-PVR
19h 29m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:23 pmPVR-SJC
11h 48m2 stops
$397American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee, ensuring quick baggage claim or bonus miles.


Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and cocktails in Premium Class on flights over 350 miles.

American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.


American Airlines provides extensive inflight entertainment through its app, including AppleTV+ and Apple Music.

Airports
SJC

SJC offers quick security checks with generally smoother and faster processing than larger airports like SFO.

PVR

For a smooth arrival, use the taxi kiosk outside PVR for fixed-rate rides, avoiding unsolicited offers inside.

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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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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.

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Planning a trip from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, 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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta is January, where tickets cost $434 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $747 and $610 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $479 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, 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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta 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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta was $143 for a one-way ticket and $308 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, American Airlines, and Aeromexico 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 Boeing 737 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Jose and Puerto Vallarta.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta on on Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $508 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $580 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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 $415 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
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Direct departures

San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Saturday

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Direct returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to San Jose

Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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The setting on the loudspeaker was painful and the crew member who did the talking spoke very quickly and repetitively, with extra little jokes that were distracting and mostly unfunny. I doubt that the main messages penetrated the noise.

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Jun 2025OAK - PDX
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The setting on the loudspeaker was painful and the crew member who did the talking spoke very quickly and repetitively, with extra little jokes that were distracting and mostly unfunny. I doubt that the main messages penetrated the noise.

I like the new adjustable headrest. Unfortunately 2 crying children were in front of us. But it was the first time and not holding Alaska accountable for that. Alaska always seems to have everything in order professional but comfortable.

Eddie, our flight attendant in the back was excellent. He was very kind and concerned for our happiness and comfort before and during our flight. He made the experience great. We had to deplane due to a ground delay and he made sure we had snacks and water to keep us comfortable while we waited. Overall, it was a great experience!

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

We were late so that was what was worst part

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

We were delayed at the SD gate for close to an hour before we were allowed to depart for SJ. Reason given was inadequate ground crew to move the plane from the gate.

Thanks to the supervisor Jose my pregnant wife and our family will not miss a very important ultrasound tomorrow. What he did was simply heroic. He needs to be promoted and praised. Please tell him our family appreciates him so so much!

Your crew shortage delayed departure by an hour resulting in us missing an event we had scheduled for that afternoon outside of Fresno.

Check in process was a mess. Long lines, equipment malfuctioning. One line for baggage tags then a second line for bag checkin.

Both flights were late 2+ hours with ZERO communication from the airlines or their staff. No offers for compensation. WiFi didn’t work for streaming and they said to only use browsing but that didn’t work either. Waste of $$. No drinks only boxed water or apple juice. No snack. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve ever had.

Flight was canceled with no voucher of any kind and next available flight was two days later.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

On time. Alaska upgraded seat comfort with memory foam seat covers with head rests

There were several delays and we were stressed about making our connection. The announcements for boarding were hard to hear or understand. The seating was uncomfortable for a 6 hour flight.

I feel that their union dispute when merging with Hawaiian Airlines is effecting their customer service. The LA to Zihua flight was more tolerable than my PDX to LA but I was treated poorly by the Alaskan staff at PDX which left a bad taste in my mouth and ruined my day.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

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