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Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,720. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.R 1,645 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,645, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 1,726 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,726, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 1,999 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,999, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,045 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,045, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,381 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,381, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 2,450 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,450, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 4,470 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,470, select.
Puerto Vallarta.R 5,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,032, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria 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 Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 5,032
Aug
from R 1,726
Sep
from R 2,381
Oct
from R 1,645
Nov
from R 2,045
Dec
from R 1,999
Jan
from R 2,450
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San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

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

Puerto Vallarta

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Cheapest flight foundR 1,645
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta is R 3,888. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,888.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Puerto Vallarta is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Monday, 5 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport and Puerto Vallarta Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

Currently, Viva offers the cheapest flight tickets to Puerto Vallarta.

Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know

  • San Jose and Puerto Vallarta follow the same timezone, UTC-6.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SJO to PVR flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJO and PVR:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • Mexico City Juarez International Airport

Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

  • Of the departures from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central San Jose to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria 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 hotels close to SJO:

Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)

When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to PVR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Puerto Vallarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.

  • León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.

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