Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento, Nov 13–17: round trip from $412
A round trip from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta is $412 per person ($824 for two) for Nov 13–17, 2026. That covers 4 nights on Southwest with 1 stop, and the price was all-in when we checked. Expect typical highs of 84–86°F, and the best-value hotel, CASA MARÍA MALECÓN, is $427 for the stay, or $107 a night.
The flight
$472 $412 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$824 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 7h 35m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 6:10 AM – Fri, Nov 13, 3:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $412 | 1 stop | 7h 35m |
| Y4 + VB | $450 | 1 stop | 21h 12m |
| Y4 + VB | $454 | 1 stop | 19h 41m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:40 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $824 |
| CASA MARÍA MALECÓN, 4 nights | $427 |
| Trip total for two | $1,251 |
Regular: $1,371 You pay: $1,251 Saved: $120
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Why go now
At $412 per person, or $824 for two, the Southwest fare is $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 13% less. We checked 12 offers, and they ranged from $412 to $472. Our rough budget for two comes to $1,971: $824 for flights, $427 for 4 nights at CASA MARÍA MALECÓN and $720 for food and fun. Mid-November falls after the green season, which runs June to October, and before whale season starts in December. Typical highs are 84–86°F with lows near 71°F, so it's warm enough for long beach afternoons and boat days on Banderas Bay. It works as a Friday-to-Tuesday getaway: tacos, snorkeling, sunsets on the Malecón and a few slow mornings before the holidays get busy. Prices move, so treat these as what we found today, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-food getaway with real town character: cobbled Old Town streets, taco stands and jungle hills dropping straight into Banderas Bay. It suits couples first, and also friends who want beach days that end at a good bar. The pace is easy, with mornings on a boat or the sand, afternoons in the shade and evenings on the Malecón. Four nights is enough for one day trip and plenty of doing nothing.
Weather in Puerto Vallarta, Nov 13–17
Typical highs 84–86°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 86 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 85 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 86 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 86 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 84 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta
CASA MARÍA MALECÓN is the best-value pick at $427 for 4 nights, or $107 a night. It has an 8.7 review score from 630 reviews, the room is a Deluxe Double Room downtown, it's room only, and it comes with free cancellation. Velas Vallarta Suite Resort All-Inclusive is the top rated at 9.2 from 147 reviews. It's $2,035 for the stay ($509 a night) for a Deluxe Studio with all-inclusive board, it's in Marina Vallarta, home to the yacht marina and golf course near the airport, and it has no free cancellation. Hotel Pueblito Vallarta is the budget pick at $444, or $111 a night, rated 7.9 from 454 reviews. It's in the Zona Romántica (Old Town), where cobbled streets, boutique hotels and a lively bar scene sit by Playa Los Muertos. It's room only with no free cancellation.
CASA MARÍA MALECÓN
$427 for 4 nights, two guests · $107 a night
See roomsVelas Vallarta Suite Resort All-Inclusive
$2,035 for 4 nights, two guests · $509 a night
See roomsHotel Pueblito Vallarta
$444 for 4 nights, two guests · $111 a night
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Where in Puerto Vallarta
- Zona Romántica (Old Town): Cobbled streets, boutique hotels, the most celebrated restaurants and an LGBTQ+ friendly bar scene by Playa Los Muertos.
- Centro and the Malecón: The seafront promenade with sculptures and street performers, and the cathedral behind it.
- Zona Hotelera: Mid-size resorts along the beach between downtown and the airport.
- Marina Vallarta: Golf course, yacht marina and family resorts near the airport.
- Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: Large all-inclusives and Punta Mita's luxury resorts across the state line north of the airport.
What to do in Puerto Vallarta
- Sunset walk on the Malecón past the bronze sculptures and the street performers along the promenade.
- Water-taxi from Boca de Tomatlán to Yelapa, a car-free village on the bay.
- Snorkel the Los Arcos marine park.
- Take a boat to the Marietas Islands and find their hidden beach.
- Street-taco crawl through the Zona Romántica, then a drink near Playa Los Muertos.
Also worth it
- Whale watching in Banderas Bay from December to March
Tours and tickets in Puerto Vallarta
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta International (PVR) |
| Flight time | 7h 35m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,572 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 4 nights in Puerto Vallarta costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $824 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (CASA MARÍA MALECÓN) | $427 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $720 |
| Total for two | $1,971 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $412 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $412 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Puerto Vallarta.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- You need a passport. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento. The trip is 1,572 miles from SMF to PVR.
- The Southwest flight has 1 stop and takes 7h 35m. It leaves Friday, Nov 13 at 6:10 AM and lands at 3:45 PM local time.
- Fares are all-in, with taxes and fees, as found when we checked. Prices and availability can change.
- Whale season in Banderas Bay runs December to March, so it starts after these dates.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$412 per person round trip, or $824 for two, on Southwest with 1 stop. That price includes taxes and fees as of when we checked. Across 12 offers for these dates, we saw fares from $412 to $472.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Puerto Vallarta is in Mexico, so everyone traveling needs a passport. The local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 84–86°F and lows are 70–71°F. Those are seasonal normals, not a forecast, and they point to overcast skies. Mid-November comes after the green season ends in October.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You'd fly out Friday, Nov 13 at 6:10 AM and land at 3:45 PM. That leaves 4 nights for a boat day to the Marietas Islands or Yelapa, a taco crawl and some beach time before flying home Tuesday, Nov 17.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $1,971 for two: $824 for flights, $427 for 4 nights at CASA MARÍA MALECÓN and $720 for spending. That's $90 per person per day for food and activities.
Will I see whales?
Probably not on this trip. Whale watching in Banderas Bay runs from December to March, and these dates are in mid-November.
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