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As a United States citizen traveling as a tourist to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you only need to obtain a visa if you plan on staying for more than 180 days in the country. It is also important to remember that your passport needs to have at least one blank page for an entry stamp.

Compostela operates a bus service that travels from the airport to the Plaza Las Glorias Area in downtown Puerto Vallarta in around 11min.

There are several large rental car companies that operate at this airport, and each has a location in Terminal One in the International Arrivals area of the airport. All of the vehicles for rent have a place in the parking lot just outside of the terminal building.

The Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport offers showers available for rent in the VIP Lounge Puerto Vallarta International Lounge, where you can take a cold or hot shower.

Among airlines operating Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta.

Flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 464 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to C$ 678 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 63–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 617 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 722, a difference of C$ 106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Malecon, Camarones Beach, and Playa de los Muertos. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 10:45 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 12:15 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 672. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta takes 3h 00m, covering 3,160 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 375 to C$ 2,333. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 215, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 27m, compared with 5h 56m via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and 6h 14m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Las Vegas (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta range from C$ 541 to C$ 835, with an average of C$ 672 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 541 counts as a good deal.