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$156 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (SMF-PVR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:03 pm - 9:47 amSMF-PVR
20h 44m1 stop
11:11 am - 3:23 pmPVR-SMF
29h 12m1 stop
$264Frontier
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 15
12:03 pm - 9:47 amSMF-PVR
20h 44m1 stop
11:11 am - 3:23 pmPVR-SMF
29h 12m1 stop
$267Frontier
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 15
5:30 pm - 8:37 pmSMF-PVR
26h 07m2 stops
9:40 pm - 12:39 pmPVR-SMF
15h 59m2 stops
$356Aeromexico
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Sat, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 9
6:29 am - 3:06 pmSMF-PVR
7h 37m1 stop
6:01 am - 6:53 pmPVR-SMF
13h 52m2 stops
$366Delta
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Mon, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 13
9:05 am - 11:42 pmSMF-PVR
13h 37m2 stops
6:01 am - 7:21 pmPVR-SMF
14h 20m2 stops
$368Delta
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Mon, Jun 24 - Wed, Jun 26
8:40 am - 11:54 pmSMF-PVR
14h 14m2 stops
3:59 pm - 10:37 pmPVR-SMF
7h 38m1 stop
$381Aeromexico
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
5:45 am - 2:34 pmSMF-PVR
7h 49m1 stop
1:27 pm - 6:53 pmPVR-SMF
6h 26m1 stop
$388American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 13
6:16 am - 3:16 pmSMF-PVR
7h 00m1 stop
3:00 pm - 10:31 pmPVR-SMF
9h 31m1 stop
$396American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 20
6:20 pm - 1:57 pmSMF-PVR
18h 37m2 stops
1:59 pm - 8:55 pmPVR-SMF
7h 56m1 stop
$451United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 2
6:20 pm - 2:06 pmSMF-PVR
17h 46m1 stop
3:47 pm - 9:36 amPVR-SMF
19h 49m2 stops
$456United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 4

Flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta is January, where tickets cost $347 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is $539 and $503 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Aeromexico offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $156. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta round-trip flights on Frontier from $264 and on Aeromexico from $356.

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Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

  • Are there pet relief areas at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    There are four pet relief stations at Sacramento Airport (SMF) located inside and outside Terminals A and B. The outdoor animal relief stations are close to drop-off and pick-up points. They are grassy and equipped with waste bags. Post-security pet relief stations have artificial turf and waste bags.

  • What’s the best way to get to Sacramento Airport (SMF) from downtown Sacramento?

    The SacRT Route 142 direct bus is the most viable option to get to Sacramento Airport (SMF) from downtown Sacramento. You can also take the Yolobus. Car rentals, taxis, and ridesharing services are other options available. They are slightly expensive and come with downsides like baggage limitations.

  • What accessibility services does Sacramento Airport (SMF) offer?

    Sacramento Airport (SMF) is ADA-friendly, and people with various needs can access several services. Braille signs, visual paging, and TDD phones are available. Wheelchair assistance is also available for free from multiple airlines. The facility has elevators, accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and you will also get luggage assistance.

  • What lounges are available at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)?

    If you want to get some rest after your flight, there are multiple lounge options to visit at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), including VIP Lounge (National), VIP Lounge (International), and VIP Lounge (Puerto Vallarta Arrivals). They are accessible to everyone, including economy class travelers, and you can purchase a day pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta was $156 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sacramento and on arrival in Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $442 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $554 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and PVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

  • Need a place to relax as you wait to board a flight at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)? The Escape Lounge at Terminal B, past the security checkpoint, is the perfect option. The lounge offers upgraded Wi-Fi, refreshments, high-quality food, and a calm environment that will keep you off the crowds and noise of the public terminal. There is a service team that is always ready to assist you whenever you need help at the lounge.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the airport by connecting to the "FlySacramento" network. This allows you to easily surf the internet and finalize any pending tasks before boarding your flight. The complimentary Wi-Fi is unlimited. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) also offers internet kiosks in various terminals.
  • Long-term parking is available at Sacramento Airport (SMF) with access to two options: the Economy Lot ($10/day) and The Daily Lot ($12/day). You can also access long-term off-site parking options that are very affordable ($5/day) and offer a shuttle for convenience. These options make a lot of sense if you're going on a long trip.
  • You have access to 10 cafes and restaurants once you land at Puerto Vallarta Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and want to grab a bite or drink. Most of them operate with varying schedules. The best options include Subway, Tacos Chabelita, Coffee Coffee, Wings, Starbucks Coffee, and Carl´s Jr. Currently. There are no 24h dining options at the airport.
  • Getting to downtown Puerto Vallarta from Puerto Vallarta Airport is more affordable with the local bus. The options, though slightly costly, include taxis, car rentals, ridesharing services, and shuttles. There are no baggage limitations when you use the bus, which is the case in the other options.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9267 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.6Crew
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Soda cans were mini-size; snacks were teeny. Options for entertainment on trans-continent flights were bad - no seat screens and no way to support device (as seen on other airlines) so had to hold device in position. Just overall, not good (compared to United)

6.0 Goodkaren, Jun 2024LAX - IAD
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Soda cans were mini-size; snacks were teeny. Options for entertainment on trans-continent flights were bad - no seat screens and no way to support device (as seen on other airlines) so had to hold device in position. Just overall, not good (compared to United)

I like the big picture of the Eskimo on the tail of the plane.

Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The plane had to sit on the tarmac for 45 minutes once it had landed. Not Alaska’s fault.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

I love having assigned seats and being able to check bags at the gate, if needed. Both are super-helpful when traveling with a toddler!!!

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

Seats are uncomfortable but let room was adequate. The snack is pretty weak and the staff not particularly friendly.

Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

I like using the Delta app to keep informed, boarding was smooth, and flight attendants were awesome and on top of everything, good communication from pilots.

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

Atraso de dos horas y media con vuelos sobre vendidos

Great airplane The confort was within the high standards. My only little problem was That all the movies ( only 3) was on Spanish, even though I was selecting the audio on English it didn't happen. After that I highly recommend aeromexico

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

Aeromexico es siempre una buena opción, relación precio calidad adecuada!

No space reserved for anyone who didn’t have underseat in front of them. Made it inconvenient to get the backs secured. No inflight entertainment in the 190. Bring your own! Food was excellent and we were surprised to get a full breakfast.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
2 stopsAeromexico
24h 23mSMF-PVR
$156
7/16Tue
2 stopsAeromexico
23h 25mSMF-PVR
$160
8/8Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 30mSMF-PVR
$175
7/10Wed
1 stopFrontier
25h 04mSMF-PVR
$196
11/4Mon
1 stopAir Canada
22h 35mSMF-PVR
$197
7/7Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 26mSMF-PVR
$198
7/15Mon
1 stopVolaris
16h 35mSMF-PVR
$202
7/9Tue
1 stopVolaris
15h 43mSMF-PVR
$220
6/25Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 48mSMF-PVR
$280
6/16Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 57mSMF-PVR
$321

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stop
19h 54mSMF-PVR
6/21Fri
multi-stop
7h 18mPVR-SMF
$677
6/16Sun
multi-stop
10h 32mSMF-PVR
6/27Thu
multi-stop
11h 43mPVR-SMF
$685
6/16Sun
multi-stop
15h 43mSMF-PVR
6/27Thu
multi-stop
25h 23mPVR-SMF
$710
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 16mSMF-PVR
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 10mPVR-SMF
$723
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 28mSMF-PVR
6/22Sat
multi-stopDelta
13h 48mPVR-SMF
$724
6/16Sun
multi-stop
15h 43mSMF-PVR
6/27Thu
multi-stop
24h 10mPVR-SMF
$727
6/15Sat
multi-stop
11h 17mSMF-PVR
6/22Sat
multi-stop
9h 53mPVR-SMF
$735
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 52mSMF-PVR
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 06mPVR-SMF
$742
6/14Fri
multi-stopAeromexico
8h 28mSMF-PVR
6/15Sat
multi-stopAeromexico
25h 44mPVR-SMF
$866
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 17mSMF-PVR
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 12mPVR-SMF
$928

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Sacramento - Puerto Vallarta Flights

Departure:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Mexico

Return flight deals:

Puerto Vallarta - Sacramento

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