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Flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Los Angeles, about 7h 55m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 34m
PVRSJCLAX

Puerto Vallarta to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey5h 34mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose

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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PVR Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat14:00 PVR16:52 DEN2h 38m connection19:30 DEN20:55 SJCUnited Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 55m
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PVR Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 34m
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PVR San Diego (SAN) SJC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 34m
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4
PVR Phoenix (PHX) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 43m
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PVR Guadalajara (GDL) SJC
Leg 1: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 00m
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PVR Las Vegas (LAS) SJC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 44m
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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
2,456 km1,525 miles
Journey time
5h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs Puerto Vallarta
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PVR → SJC

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego. 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 Puerto Vallarta to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,456 km.
Where do you change planes between Puerto Vallarta and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN) and Phoenix (PHX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Puerto Vallarta and San Jose?
Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Puerto Vallarta and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Puerto Vallarta.

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