Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta is one hour ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 22 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SFO to PVR flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.39% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and PVR:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
R 2,092 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,850. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to PVR by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to PVR.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Grab a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to central Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Puerto Vallarta in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to PVR in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are key highlights.
