Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta takes around 3.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta is 1963 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AeroMexico, Alaska Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, San José del Cabo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana, Mexico City, Vancouver, Calgary, Guadalajara, Toronto, Winnipeg, Chicago, London, Kelowna, Edmonton, Cancún, San José del Cabo, Dallas, Santiago de Querétaro, Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, León, Houston, Edinburgh.

Question 6

What airports are near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 7

What airports are near Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Puerto Vallarta is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International. It is also served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International, Tepic International, Playa de Oro International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta with Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMexico, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar

Question 12

How many airports are there near Puerto Vallarta?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Puerto Vallarta. The main one is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International and other nearby airports include Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International, Tepic International, Playa de Oro International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Puerto Vallarta, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Puerto Vallarta, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£112
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£365
Cheapest round-trip	£291
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in August	£166 – £434

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Authorized Airport Taxi	15-25 min	MXN 350–500 (~USD 20–29); zone-based fixed rates	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and reliability
Private Transfer	15-25 min	MXN 500–900 (~USD 29–52); pre-booked rates	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Shared Shuttle Van	20-40 min	MXN 200–350 (~USD 12–20); per person	on-demand with multiple stops (traffic dependent)	budget solo travelers
Public Bus (ATM)	25-45 min	MXN 10–15 (~USD 0.60–0.90); exact change recommended	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with light luggage
Uber / Ride-hailing	15-30 min	MXN 150–300 (~USD 9–17); surge pricing may apply	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Rental Car	15-25 min	MXN 600–1500 (~USD 35–87) per day; varies by vehicle	self-drive (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AeroMexico	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
AeroMexico	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
AeroMexico	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	16°C
February	28°C	16°C
March	29°C	16°C
April	30°C	18°C
May	31°C	20°C
June	31°C	22°C
July	31°C	22°C
August	31°C	22°C
September	30°C	22°C
October	30°C	21°C
November	30°C	19°C
December	28°C	17°C

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