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$178 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

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Cheapest round-trip
$384
Typical prices: $532-$415
Aeromexico
Tue 6/23Fri 6/26
SJC - PVR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$178
Typical prices: $214-$253
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Mon 4/13
SJC - PVR • 2 stops
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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

Tue, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 26
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
SJC
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PVR
24h 30m
2 stops
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3:23 pm - 11:39 pm
PVR
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SJC
9h 16m
1 stop
$384Aeromexico
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
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5:21 pm - 9:23 am
SJC
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PVR
15h 02m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
11:52 am - 10:32 am
PVR
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SJC
23h 40m
2 stops
$396Volaris
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 16
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6:45 am - 11:13 pm
SJC
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PVR
15h 28m
2 stops
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4:13 pm - 10:01 pm
PVR
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SJC
6h 48m
1 stop
$400Aeromexico
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:10 am - 11:13 pm
SJC
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PVR
12h 03m
2 stops
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4:13 pm - 10:01 pm
PVR
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SJC
6h 48m
1 stop
$402Aeromexico
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
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7:00 am - 11:26 am
SJC
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PVR
27h 26m
2 stops
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4:29 pm - 10:14 pm
PVR
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SJC
6h 45m
1 stop
$408Aeromexico
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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7:00 am - 8:03 am
SJC
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PVR
24h 03m
2 stops
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12:13 pm - 10:14 pm
PVR
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SJC
11h 01m
2 stops
$419Aeromexico
Tue, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 26
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11:38 am - 11:35 am
SJC
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PVR
22h 57m
2 stops
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6:02 am - 3:50 pm
PVR
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SJC
10h 48m
2 stops
$434Aeromexico
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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4:00 pm - 8:30 am
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PVR
15h 30m
2 stops
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8:18 pm - 1:18 pm
PVR
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SJC
18h 00m
2 stops
$435Aeromexico
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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5:21 pm - 9:23 am
SJC
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PVR
15h 02m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 10:32 am
PVR
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SJC
21h 05m
2 stops
$438Volaris
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:23 pm - 3:32 pm
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PVR
26h 09m
3 stops
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11:52 am - 10:32 am
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23h 40m
2 stops
$439Volaris
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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Puerto Vallarta departing in June.

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 August, where tickets cost $398 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $739 and $532 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.

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 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

 
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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.

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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 seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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 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 $178 for a one-way ticket and $384 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 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?

    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 $450 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 $471 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.

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 $218 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.

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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4334 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

our Flight attendant Tina was great and she made such a difference in a very disappointing "First Class" experience. Seats weren't much larger than the ones in coach, there were NO FOOTRESTS, one of the reasons we paid a premium price for a 6 hour flight. The charger for the phones didn't work in our row so I had to plug it into the row behind us and there was no free wifi, so my wife and I paid for it and it was mediocre at best. Lastly there were no screens to watch movies, There was nothing 'first class" about this Alaska Airline experience , except for Tina! They just charged a lot more money for what on other airlines would qualify for the improved economy class. Very, very disappointed.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

Easy fast check in, friendly and cordial crew. Comfortable seats

After a swift boarding we had to wait in the plane for over 40 minutes to take off. The same happened when we landed. Alaska had much more work to do on their timetable

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

I received the perfect seat. The cheese tray was delicious. Thank you!

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

One the nicest and great air crews I’ve experienced and I’ve flown a lot

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

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