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248 € Cheap Flights from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta

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Flight deals from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.248 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Volaris and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.250 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 250 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.293 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Volaris and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 293 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.301 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 301 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.336 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Thu, 18 Dec.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Thu, 18 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 336 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.355 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 355 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.371 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 371 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.373 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 373 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International 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 International to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Direct flights from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta

San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

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

San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found248 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Average flights per week12

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta is 248 €. 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 34 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta.
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta.
As of August 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Puerto Vallarta is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 34 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.
Currently, Volaris and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Puerto Vallarta.

Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.

  • To ensure you catch your SJC to PVR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Puerto Vallarta (and maybe even some other great corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.

  • Alaska Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SJC to PVR flights, with 87.1% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJC and PVR:

    • John Wayne Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • Currently, 115 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 248 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJC to PVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SJC to PVR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • 84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SJC.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SJC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

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.

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

When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International 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 SJC to PVR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.

  • Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.

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