Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.
You can choose from 16 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:53.
Your SFO to PVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United is your ticket to exploring Puerto Vallarta (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United.
With an impressive 83.84% of services arriving as planned, United is the most punctual carrier for SFO to PVR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SFO and PVR:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight is R 2,159. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,841. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to PVR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to PVR is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVR if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport to the centre of Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you want to visit Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to PVR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
León de los Aldama is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
