How many flights depart from California to Puerto Vallarta on average per day?

19 flights are operational daily from California to Puerto Vallarta as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 86% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to Puerto Vallarta on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 135 flights per week flying from California to Puerto Vallarta. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Puerto Vallarta?

The flight from California to Puerto Vallarta depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Diego (a popular airport in California) to Puerto Vallarta (the most popular airport in Puerto Vallarta), then the flight time is 2h 40m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Puerto Vallarta, then the average flight time is 2h 59m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz?

Volaris, Viva, and Aeromexico are the most popular carriers operating from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

What airlines fly to Puerto Vallarta?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Puerto Vallarta from California according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Puerto Vallarta. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Puerto Vallarta on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of November 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Mar 12

TIJ11:00 amTijuana Rodriguez

2h 36m

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2h 36m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Puerto Vallarta?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Puerto Vallarta from California during July instead. Flights to Puerto Vallarta in July, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $359.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Puerto Vallarta?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Puerto Vallarta. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $371. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $454.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Puerto Vallarta?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Puerto Vallarta flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Puerto Vallarta in the afternoon for as low as $365. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Puerto Vallarta is at noon when prices are around $429.

What is the cheapest California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Puerto Vallarta?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Puerto Vallarta from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Puerto Vallarta for around $401 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Puerto Vallarta from California for as low as $343 on momondo.

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The best one-way flight to Puerto Vallarta from California in the past 72 hours is $147. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Puerto Vallarta found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $331.

The fastest flight from California to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 35m

Direct flights go from California to Puerto Vallarta every day.

There is 1 airport near Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR)

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Prices for flights from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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As of November 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
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Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Puerto Vallarta, the leading plane model is Boeing 737, making up 25.20% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 19.11%, Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) with 17.49%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 13.75%.

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Volaris	PriceFrom $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,151 reviews	Search Volaris flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $139	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,672 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Delta	PriceFrom $145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,002 reviews	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,799 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Viva	PriceFrom $171	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 790 reviews	Search Viva flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $198	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,999 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Puerto Vallarta?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Puerto Vallarta from California during July instead. Flights to Puerto Vallarta in July, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $359.

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What cabin class options are available on California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz?

Volaris, Viva, and Aeromexico are the most popular carriers operating from California to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

What airlines fly to Puerto Vallarta?

How many flights depart from California to Puerto Vallarta on average per day?

19 flights are operational daily from California to Puerto Vallarta as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 86% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to Puerto Vallarta on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 135 flights per week flying from California to Puerto Vallarta. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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