Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Guadalajara.
Every week, there are 23 Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GDL to PVR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volaris is your gateway to discovering Puerto Vallarta (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to PVR flights, with 70.18% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GDL and PVR:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Rs10,003 is the best price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs20,564. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from GDL to PVR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GDL to PVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of the flights that depart from Guadalajara Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Guadalajara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to GDL:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're getting in on a late Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Explore without limits with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Guadalajara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to PVR in February. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
