What to know about flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

The distance between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco is approximately 2,504.65 km. It takes around 3 hours 41 minutes on average to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$246
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines PVR-SFO 31h 13m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 27
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Cheapest round-trip
$445
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines PVR-SFO 8h 12m · 2 stops Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,504.65 km
Flight distance
3h 41m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $246 and round-trip from $445. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is August, with an average price of $202; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $486.

$486
$344
$202
$60
  • $202
    Aug
  • $217
    Sep
  • $326
    Oct
  • $414
    Nov
  • $202
    Dec
  • $411
    Jan
  • $268
    Feb
  • $265
    Mar
  • $461
    Apr
  • $403
    May
  • $486
    Jun
  • $379
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco are available on Sep 4, with fares starting at $251.

$547
$399
$251
$103
  • $308
    3
    Sep
  • $251
    4
  • $268
    5
  • $313
    6
  • $547
    7
  • $306
    8
  • $307
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco (PVR-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Alaska Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $246 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVR to SFO on Tue, Oct 27), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $445 departing on Sun, Sep 13 and returning on Tue, Sep 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 41 minutes to fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/F/- -- UA1243 (14:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way flights priced at just $246.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco on September 18, 2026 with Aeromexico, with prices starting at $241.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (PVR-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is $344. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco is $581. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.