Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta for specific travel dates.
2026-12-23
SMF - PVR
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $62.9
2026-12-24
SMF - PVR
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,000 Pts + $62.9
2026-11-24
SMF - PVR
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $62.9
2026-11-05
SMF - PVR
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $82.8
2026-11-07
SMF - PVR
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $88.5
2026-11-14
SMF - PVR
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $88.5
Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta flight facts
Distance
1,579 mi
2,541 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in Puerto Vallarta
PVR · Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Puerto Vallarta · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Jose - Puerto Vallarta · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SMF - PVR
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $68.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SMF - PVR
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $62.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SMF - PVR
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 45,000 Pts + $62.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SMF - PVR
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $62.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SMF - PVR
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $62.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
SMF - PVR
First | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 45,000 Pts + $62.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Jalisco (Mexico)
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
From 20,000 Pts or $518
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico)
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
From 20,000 Pts or $391
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico)
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
From 25,000 Pts or $351
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta are about 1,579 miles (2,541 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,579-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). Arrivals in Puerto Vallarta: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl (PVR).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Puerto Vallarta, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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