$119 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (SAN-PVR)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $119 for one-way flights and $277 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, May 31 - Sat, Jun 7
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 31 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Sat, Jun 7, priced at $277 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$289 Roundtrip, just found
$289
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 1 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Sat, Jun 7, priced at $289 just found
American Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
CLD
Carlsbad
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$292 Roundtrip, just found
$292
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Carlsbad to Puerto Vallarta, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $292 just found
American Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$292 Roundtrip, just found
$292
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $292 just found
Southwest Airlines
Mon, May 19 - Thu, May 29
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$292 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 19 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Thu, May 29, priced at $292 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$294 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 9 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Thu, Jun 12, priced at $294 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 16
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$295 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 11 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Mon, Jun 16, priced at $295 found 22 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$296 Roundtrip, just found
$296
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $296 just found
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 14
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$297 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 7 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Sat, Jun 14, priced at $297 found 13 hours ago
Aeromexico
Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
SAN
San Diego
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
$301 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sat, May 17 from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $301 found 3 hours ago
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$277
Distance
1110 mi

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $119 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Puerto Vallarta airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) cost?
Pick up cheap return flights starting at $277 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving SAN on May 17 2025 and touching down at PVR. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to PVR?
The cheapest flights from SAN to PVR are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
When heading out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can catch a direct flight to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) with Alaska Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to PVR?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SAN to PVR is Alaska Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $119. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on May 31 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
On average you can take your pick of 3 direct flights each week from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR). For greater flexibility, consider flights with layovers. Enter your dates on Expedia and then set the filters to include one or two stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
Flights between SAN and PVR are busiest at 8 AM. For a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper tickets, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to PVR?
Sunday offers the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR). Consider leaving on this day and you’ll have the best chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 8:43AM UTC-8, leaving from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You’ll be in the air for about 2h 51m, arriving at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) at approximately 1:34PM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
The average flight time from SAN to PVR is 2 hours and 50 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,100 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
To touch down at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) on schedule, select a flight that takes off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Puerto Vallarta from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you’re traveling on a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta, Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SAN to PVR are typically more expensive. For the best prices, start searching for flights ahead of time. That being said, if you’re flexible with your travel dates, you may score a cheap fare right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to PVR flight and hotel package?
Booking a SAN to PVR flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels in one place. Choose from our extensive range of hotels and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)?
In most instances, you can cancel or reschedule your SAN to PVR flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline’s guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you need further information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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