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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 1:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta takes 3h 33m, 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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta range from $423 to $711, with an average of $542 over the past 12 months. Anything below $423 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $542. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $403 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $535 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

One-way fares from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 9% 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 21% on the San Jose to Puerto Vallarta route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $481 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $608, a difference of $127. 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 San Jose and Puerto Vallarta.

Flying via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 34m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 53m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

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

Among airlines operating San Jose to Puerto Vallarta 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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

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.

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.