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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 10:43 am and lands at 12:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:20 pm and lands at 3:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta.

A direct flight from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta takes 1h 25m, covering 985 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta range from C$ 105 to C$ 179, with an average of C$ 132 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 105 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the route average of C$ 132. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 131 round-trip, compared to C$ 145 via a layover through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 137 to C$ 706. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 62.

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

Flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Connecting flights from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta most commonly pass through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 34% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 115 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 153, a difference of C$ 38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Viva

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 8h 11m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Viva: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked 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.