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Flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta
There are no direct flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Diego, about 5h 38m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 38m
Oakland to Puerto Vallarta at a glance
Fastest journey5h 38mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Diego
Best ways to fly from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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OAK Los Angeles (SNA) PVR
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat07:45 OAK08:58 SNA1h 47m connection10:45 SNA14:23 PVRSouthwest Airlines
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OAK San Diego (SAN) PVR
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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OAK Guadalajara (GDL) PVR
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Viva, Volaris
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OAK Phoenix (PHX) PVR
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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OAK Las Vegas (LAS) PVR
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,516 km1,562 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hPuerto Vallarta vs Oakland
- Currency in Puerto Vallarta
- MXN
- Airports
- OAK → PVR
Flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Diego and Guadalajara. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,516 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (SNA), San Diego (SAN), Guadalajara (GDL) and Phoenix (PHX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oakland and Puerto Vallarta?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
