Travelling from Grand Junction Airport (GJT) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta one hour ahead of Grand Junction.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your GJT to PVR flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GJT and PVR include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grand Junction Airport (GJT) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
At the moment, Rs69,081 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs164,552. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from GJT to PVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GJT to PVR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Grand Junction Airport (GJT)
GJT is located at 2828 Walker Field Road, Suite 211.
Grand Junction Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from GJT land on schedule 84% of the time.
Grand Junction Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Grand Junction. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GJT? If you've booked an early flight from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Grab a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Grand Junction Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you want to go to Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GJT to PVR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 trip to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are highlights.
