Flying from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta (where Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
With 59 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is the most popular route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MEX to PVR is with Aeromexico at 10:15pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to PVR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) operate from here.
When jetting out of MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport with Aeromexico.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico between MEX and PVR.
Aeromexico is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Think about setting out from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Catch your direct flight from Mexico City to PVR with Aeromexico. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of NLU.
Aeromexico is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NLU to PVR.
Among the carriers operating flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance.
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to PVR flight is much easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Rs2,914 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Return flights start from Rs5,195. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to PVR, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). March is when most people travel to Puerto Vallarta. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
When booking your Mexico City to PVR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Vallarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Puerto Vallarta right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Puerto Vallarta when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Welcome to Puerto Vallarta followed by Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Playa Camarones.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, Zapopan is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.
