Travelling from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego one hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PVR to SAN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to San Diego (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Alaska Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PVR to SAN flights, with 91.89% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PVR and SAN:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is ر.ق. 621. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 876. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from PVR to SAN, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PVR:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you have a late Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central San Diego. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to explore San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PVR to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No journey is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
