Cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

With a stunning location overlooking a bay on the Pacific, Puerto Vallarta is thriving while some other resort towns in the area are not. The city offers a mix of a posh resort town with a genuine Mexican city at its heart, giving visitors the best of both worlds. Air traffic tends to be very seasonal, but still finding cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta tends to be easy all year. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The airport is near the city center, and the international arrivals and departure areas are very modern and pleasant. Transportation is often included with the hotel or resort you've reserved at, but even if it's not there are several fast and affordable options. There are several different resort areas around this part of the coast, so it's a good idea to research the transportation option before you arrive.

Airfare to Puerto Vallarta

Nearly every North American airline flies into Puerto Vallarta, inluding the Mexican national carriers, so you'll have many choices when you look around. The busy season is from Christmas through Easter, and flights are less frequent during the rest of the year, but still cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta are usually available.

Flight information for Puerto Vallarta Airport

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is the official name for the facility, though Puerto Vallarta Airport will work fine since there is only one in the area. The entrance and domestic terminal could use some updating, but once past the international barriers you'll find plenty of dining and shopping choices in a modern area. All the signs are in English and Spanish, and all key personnel speak both languages.

Airlines that fly into Puerto Vallarta Airport

AeroMexico Airlines and Mexicana Airlines are the two national carriers, and they each serve several North American destinations, but neither uses Puerto Vallarta as a hub, so your best bets for cheap flights will usually be on other carriers. From the US you can fly in directly on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways. From Canada you can fly on Air Canada, CanJet Airlines, and WestJet Airlines.

Puerto Vallarta Airport ground transportation

Unlike many resort areas, the hotel districts around Puerto Vallarta are quite spread out. Most high-end hotels will arrange for a shuttle van to pick you up, but if that isn't the case then taxis are fairly cheap. There are other shuttle bus services that go to popular hotel areas, and renting a car can be cheap and worthwhile since there is plenty to see around the region.

Car rental companies at Puerto Vallarta Airport

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Thrifty