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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs110,870. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs31,212 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,212, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs31,512 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,512, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs44,195 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs44,195, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs46,822 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs46,822, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs47,420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs47,420, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs47,593 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs47,593, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs53,012 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs53,012, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs54,716 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,716, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs58,421 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs58,421, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs75,350 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs75,350, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs78,084 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,084, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs80,680 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs80,680, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs90,081 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs90,081, select.
Puerto Vallarta.Rs284,925 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs284,925, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from Rs53,012
Aug
from Rs47,593
Sep
from Rs46,822
Oct
from Rs31,212
Nov
from Rs31,512
Dec
from Rs44,195
Jan
from Rs47,420
Feb
from Rs58,421
Mar
from Rs54,716
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Direct flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta

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Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs31,212
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta is Rs90,597. 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 37 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
As of July 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 37 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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know

  • Sacramento's main base, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).

  • 3 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.

  • Puerto Vallarta is two hours ahead of Sacramento. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sacramento to PVR.

  • Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) take off from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from SMF.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between SMF and PVR is Southwest Airlines.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Southwest Airlines.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Sacramento to PVR leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from Sacramento International Airport, spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.

  • 81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SMF.

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

  • You can arrive at SCK from the centre of Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.

  • The day before your Sacramento to PVR flight, why not spend an extra night away? Check in to Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are close to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.

  • Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance rate of 59%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.

  • The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta

  • Central Puerto Vallarta is around 11 kilometres from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

  • Right now, Rs31,212 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs90,597. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to PVR.

  • The best month for landing cheap Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Sacramento to PVR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a price drop.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

The best time to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

  • March is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Visit Puerto Vallarta in September for a more laid-back experience.

  • Book a Sacramento to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.

  • February has temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Puerto Vallarta

  • Start your Puerto Vallarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Playa Camarones are popular attractions which should be on any good Puerto Vallarta itinerary.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Puerto Vallarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.

  • Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, Zapopan is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.

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