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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:27 am
• Latest: departs at 5:52 pm and lands at 8:39 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

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

A direct flight from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 47m, covering 2,826 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 Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta range from C$ 201 to C$ 384, with an average of C$ 274 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 201 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the route average of C$ 274. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 198 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to C$ 277 for direct.

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 A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon 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$ 254 to C$ 778. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 165, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

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 Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) 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 Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 3% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 242 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 313 – a C$ 71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Tijuana 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 6h 36m, compared with 12h 19m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 13h 01m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

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 Tijuana 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.

Yes, TIJ serves as a hub for Volaris. The airline operates flights between Mexican cities such as Tijuana and Puerto Vallarta and between cities in the United States and Mexico. TAR Aerolineas is a regional airline in Mexico.

At PVR, taxis, rental vehicles and other ground transportation services are available, with providers located in the terminal building's arrivals area. Resorts may also offer complimentary transportation for guests. To reach central Puerto Vallarta, cabs are a convenient option for tourists.

A Volaris-hosted shuttle schedule lists a shuttle from the Amtrak Station at 1050 Kettner Blvd. in downtown San Diego to Tijuana Airport. Travelers can cross from the U.S. side of Tijuana International Airport to the Mexican side of the airport using the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Bridge.

Yes. Uber is usually available in Tijuana for rides to TIJ. Bus operators and 24-hour ground transportation providers, including taxigap.com, can also be found at the airport.

Yes, PVR has a currency exchange operated by Globo Cambio in the international arrivals baggage claim area inside the terminal building. A Yvesam tax refund service station is also inside the PVR building and is accessible from 9 am to 5 pm.

Yes, Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) has many ATMs from financial institutions including Scotiabank, BBVA Bancomer, Banorte and HSBC. Scotiabank, BBVA Bancomer and Banorte ATMs are inside the terminal building in the arrivals concourse, along with one other ATM.

Yes, timeshare services are located inside the terminal building in the arrivals area, past international baggage claim.

Special assistance is available at TIJ for departing passengers through security and to the gate. GAP BLUE is a complimentary service that provides personalized support at TIJ. The airport also has accessible facilities and additional assistance for travelers with concealed disabilities. PVR also offers accessible services for arriving passengers, including adapted restrooms. Volaris provides a wheelchair on arrival at PVR for eligible passengers.

Yes. Travelers waiting for a flight to Puerto Vallarta can use the VIP Lounge, located airside in Terminal 1 at TIJ. This accessible lounge offers air conditioning, television and Wi-Fi.