Flights Puerto Vallarta → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco have a typical range USD 853–2370, median USD 1220. Full range across all 123 offers: USD 711–3333. We found 29% of 123 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1179) and 71% from full-service carriers (around USD 1254).
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Best offers by airline: Puerto Vallarta → San Francisco
Based on 123 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Puerto Vallarta → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 5 | — |
| Aeromexico | Included | USD 30 | — |
| WestJet | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco cost?
Based on 123 offers · November 2026
Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 711 to USD 3333 across 123 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 1104 and premium fares around 2153 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 123 offers.
These 123 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 959 and USD 1670
What hidden fees do Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 123 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AS | 45 | 4% |
| AA | 48 | 3% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| UA | 43 | 3% |
| United | 5 | 0% |
| AM | 30 | 3% |
| WS | 42 | 3% |
| AC | 42 | 2% |
| DL | 29 | 1% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 1560 + fees USD 48 = ~USD 1608 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 2242 + fees USD 29 = ~USD 2271 total.
American Airlines's USD 48 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 682 base difference shrinks to USD 663 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.AA charges 9.7x more in ancillary fees than United on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco?
11 airlines flew Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American | 7 | — | 853 | n/a |
 Alaska | 17 | 788–937 | 918 | n/a |
 United | 2 | 1106–1186 | 1146 | 5 (0%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 10 | 1113–1220 | 1179 | 0 (0%) |
 WestJet | 2 | 1163–1345 | 1254 | 42 (3%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 24 | 896–1617 | 1269 | 45 (4%) |
 United Airlines | 16 | 1096–1562 | 1282 | 43 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 18 | 975–2431 | 1608 | 48 (3%) |
 Air Canada | 2 | 1909–2032 | 1971 | 42 (2%) |
 AM | 11 | 1003–2344 | 2255 | 30 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 14 | 2265–3327 | 2271 | 29 (1%) |
Where do the best Puerto Vallarta → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Puerto Vallarta–San Francisco cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 1508 vs USD 1216 median; overall median USD 1220).
- AA charges 9.7x more in ancillary fees than United — USD 48 vs USD 5 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 2422 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 905. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 123 offers analyzed, Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights range from USD 711 to USD 3333, with a median price of USD 1220. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 37 to the base fare on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco including all fees?
- American has the lowest median fare on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco at USD 853 (median across 7 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Puerto Vallarta–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 905. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco routes?
- Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 711 to USD 3333 across 123 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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