Flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main base, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), with 28 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LAX to PVR is the 7am Alaska Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 2:33pm with Alaska Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to PVR, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
December is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) can be booked from here.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport leaving from LAX include:
The most frequently booked airline between LAX and PVR is Alaska Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to PVR with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and PVR include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
LAX is about 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can get to VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kms (18 miles) or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to PVR flight:
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta International Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Puerto Vallarta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport is £75. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £207. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to PVR, book your plane ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to PVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Puerto Vallarta. March is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Los Angeles to PVR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Vallarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Vallarta right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Puerto Vallarta when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Welcome to Puerto Vallarta followed by Vallarta Eats Food Tours and Malecón Puerto Vallarta.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the east, top sights here include Guadalajara Cathedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Zapopan is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without visiting OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.
