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Flight deals from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$573. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.C$220 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 4.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon., May 4, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$220, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$231 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jun. 1.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Jun. 1, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$231, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$265 per passenger.Departing Mon., Apr. 20.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Apr. 20, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$265, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$267 per passenger.Departing Mon., Aug. 31.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Aug. 31, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$267, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$272 per passenger.Departing Tue., Nov. 17.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose International on Tue., Nov. 17, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$272, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$273 per passenger.Departing Thu., Jul. 16.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose International on Thu., Jul. 16, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$273, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$273 per passenger.Departing Fri., Oct. 23.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose International on Fri., Oct. 23, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$273, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$274 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 22.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose International on Tue., Sep. 22, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$274, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$277 per passenger.Departing Thu., Nov. 26.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu., Nov. 26, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$277, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$511 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 23.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed., Dec. 23, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$511, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$605 per passenger.Departing Thu., Feb. 11.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu., Feb. 11, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$605, select.
Puerto Vallarta.C$881 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 23.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed., Dec. 23, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$881, 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.
Apr.
from C$265
May
from C$220
Jun.
from C$231
Jul.
from C$273
Aug.
from C$267
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from C$274
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from C$273
Nov.
from C$272
Dec.
from C$511
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from C$605
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Which airlines fly 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.

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San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$220
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week7

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 C$484. 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 32 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
As of April 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta is usually June.
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 Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 32 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.

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

  • Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) taking off from here.

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.

  • Your flight from San Jose to PVR won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • We make it a breeze to plan a flight from San Jose to PVR with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SJC and PVR include:

    • John Wayne Airport (SNA)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • From central San Jose, SJC is approximately 6 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.

  • Need a convenient hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

About Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

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

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 54 minutes.

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

  • For a one-way ticket from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, C$220 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$484. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.

  • To score flight tickets from San Jose to PVR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from San Jose to PVR. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

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

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Puerto Vallarta in May when it's quieter.

  • Lock in your flight from San Jose to PVR for May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 30ºC.

More about Puerto Vallarta

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Vallarta:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Malecon Boardwalk, Isla Cuale and Islas Marietas Bahia Alegre are popular attractions which should be on every Puerto Vallarta itinerary.

Complete your Puerto Vallarta trip with a car rental

  • Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from San Jose to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Puerto Vallarta. Explore the deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta

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