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How much do flights to Puerto Vallarta cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£61

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£428

Cheapest round-trip

£180

Average round-trip

£252

Nonstop flights in May

£244 – £651

Getting from Puerto Vallarta airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: public bus and shared shuttle.

Puerto Vallarta is served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. This popular beach destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including authorized taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, public buses, and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the Hotel Zone or downtown area.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

MXN 350–500 (~USD 20–29); zone-based fixed rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

15-25 min

MXN 500–900 (~USD 29–52); pre-booked rates

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

MXN 200–350 (~USD 12–20); per person

on-demand with multiple stops (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

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

15-30 min

MXN 150–300 (~USD 9–17); surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-25 min

MXN 600–1500 (~USD 35–87) per day; varies by vehicle

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Authorized airport taxis operate on a zone-based fixed fare system. Purchase tickets at the official booth inside the terminal before exiting.
  • Public buses stop on the main highway outside the airport; a short walk from the terminal is required.
  • Ride-hailing services may have restricted pickup areas at the airport. Check the app for designated pickup points.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Puerto Vallarta

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International
Average flights per week
370
Flight distance
1963 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Alaska Airlines
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AeroMéxico
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United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Alaska Airlines
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AeroMéxico
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United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Alaska Airlines
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AeroMéxico
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United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Alaska Airlines
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AeroMéxico
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United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Puerto Vallarta

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C16°C
February28°C16°C
March29°C16°C
April30°C18°C
May31°C20°C
June31°C22°C
July31°C22°C
August31°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C21°C
November30°C19°C
December28°C17°C
Hottest Month
31°C
May
Coldest month
16°C
February
Sunny days
282
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
78%
35°C19°C
29 May
34°C18°C
Saturday
23 May
35°C18°C
30 May
34°C18°C
Sunday
24 May
35°C18°C
31 May
34°C17°C
Monday
25 May
35°C19°C
1 Jun
35°C18°C
Tuesday
26 May
34°C18°C
2 Jun
34°C18°C
Wednesday
27 May
34°C17°C
3 Jun
35°C19°C
Thursday
28 May
34°C18°C
4 Jun
34°C19°C
The distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta is 1963 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines. Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta have 370 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta takes around 3.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta is 1963 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Vallarta?
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.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
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, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near Puerto Vallarta?
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.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta with Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?
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.
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