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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 2:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:21 pm and lands at 5:44 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

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

A direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City takes 1h 23m, 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 Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City range from C$ 97 to C$ 155, with an average of C$ 122 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 97 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 20% above the route average of C$ 122. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 113 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to C$ 122 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 54–C$ 141 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, 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$ 727. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 93.

Mexico City Toluca Intl Airport (TLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Europcar
• MAS
• Thrifty
• Fox

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

Afternoon 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 Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 13% 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 34% on the Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 105 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 157, a difference of C$ 52. 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 Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City. 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 6h 00m, compared with 6h 58m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Parque España, Palacio de los Deportes, and El Ángel de la Independencia. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City 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.