Flying from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
4 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Seattle. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), with 11 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from SEA to PVR is the 7:33am Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:45am with Alaska Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Seattle to PVR.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reach your destination without the detour from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from SEA.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Alaska Airlines from SEA to PVR.
With a dependable 90.16% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seattle to PVR that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and PVR include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kms (14 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Seattle. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to PVR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel near PVR if you have a late flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is about 3 miles from central Puerto Vallarta. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
At the moment, £100 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £232. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to PVR.
The best month for picking up cheap Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Seattle to PVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). July is when most people visit Puerto Vallarta. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Lock in a Seattle to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Vallarta
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Vallarta:
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Malecón Puerto Vallarta are a couple of major attractions to add to your Puerto Vallarta to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Vallarta Eats Food Tours.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel about 193 kms (120 miles) east to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Catedral to Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta, Zapopan is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica de Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.
