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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,123, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,124, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,137 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,137, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,216 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,216, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,927 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,927, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 3,163 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,163, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 3,279 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,279, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 3,550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,550, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta

9km from central Puerto Vallarta
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San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,123
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta is R 5,446. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
As of February 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Puerto Vallarta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Puerto Vallarta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): What you need to know

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is San Jose's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) departing from here.

  • Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight.

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of San Jose.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. You can travel from SJC to PVR on Alaska Airlines's 7am flight.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Jose to PVR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) leave from this terminal.

  • Alaska Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport departing from SJC.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between SJC and PVR is Alaska Airlines.

  • Alaska Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 87.1% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Jose to PVR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

    • John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • 84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SJC.

  • SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

About Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to the centre of Puerto Vallarta is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • R 2,123 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. A return flight starts from R 5,446. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Jose to PVR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Cheap San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from San Jose to PVR.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. July is when most people book flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your San Jose to PVR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • February has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Puerto Vallarta

Explore more of Mexico

  • Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

  • Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, Zapopan is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica de Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.

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