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Flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Diego, about 5h 34m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 34m
San Jose to Puerto Vallarta at a glance
Fastest journey5h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Diego
Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) PVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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SJC San Diego (SAN) PVR
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) PVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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SJC Guadalajara (GDL) PVR
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Viva, Volaris
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) PVR
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
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SJC Salt Lake City (SLC) PVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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 34mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hPuerto Vallarta vs San Jose
- Currency in Puerto Vallarta
- MXN
- Airports
- SJC → PVR
Flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix. 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 San Jose to Puerto Vallarta?
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 San Jose and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Phoenix (PHX) and Guadalajara (GDL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Puerto Vallarta?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
