Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Puerto Vallarta
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
1 stop
6h 33m LAX
Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
4h 0m $467
yesterday
San Francisco – Puerto Vallarta
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
3h 50m Return – Nov 23, 2026
direct
4h 3m $523
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$371
Average price of a round trip
$417
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h48
A flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta takes on average 3h48.
Best time
July
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Puerto Vallarta is July.
The best flight deals for a week
San Francisco – Puerto Vallarta
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
1 stop
6h 33m LAX
Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
4h 0m $467
yesterday
San Francisco – Puerto Vallarta
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
3h 50m Return – Nov 23, 2026
direct
4h 3m $523
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $415 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 38 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Puerto Vallarta costs on average $405.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $371 to $493
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $417
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 18°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
airport :
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport (PVR)
local time :
Puerto Vallarta is in the country Mexico, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Puerto Vallarta, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 30°C.
The city of Puerto Vallarta has 1 airport(s): Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Useful info about Puerto Vallarta
What is the least touristic period to go to Puerto Vallarta?
If you want to visit Puerto Vallarta during the least touristic period, choose the month of July.
What is the most popular time to travel to Puerto Vallarta?
In Puerto Vallarta, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 38 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 6 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 2% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta?
In summer, the average temperature is 26°C in Puerto Vallarta and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 231 mm in Puerto Vallarta and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Puerto Vallarta and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in Puerto Vallarta and it rains more in San Francisco.
