At Alternative Airlines, finding and booking direct flights to Puerto Vallarta is simple and stress-free, no matter where you’re flying from.
Flying direct saves you time and hassle: no layovers, fewer delays, and less chance of lost luggage. You’ll be on the beach, exploring the marina, or enjoying the city sights faster, so you can make the most of your trip.
And with our flexible pay-later options like Aplazo, Kueski Pay, Afterpay, Klarna and more, you can book your flight today and spread the cost over time. That way, you can focus on planning your adventure, not worrying about big upfront costs.
Flying to Puerto Vallarta from within Mexico? Our customers love using Kueski Pay! It's a flexible way for travellers in Mexico to book flights without paying the full cost upfront. No credit card is required, just your INE and a Mexican bank account.
When booking your direct flight to Puerto Vallarta, you can choose Kueski Pay to spread the cost across 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 bi-weekly payments, making travel more accessible and stress-free.
We're partnering up with Aplazo! It's a smart payment solution for Mexican travellers to secure flights without covering the entire cost immediately. Zero credit card needed - just your INE and a Mexican bank account.
When reserving your direct flight to Puerto Vallarta, you can select Aplazo to divide the cost across 3, 5 or 8 bi-weekly instalments, making your beach getaway more budget-friendly and manageable.
Flying direct to Puerto Vallarta makes your journey smoother and saves you valuable time. With no layovers or connections, you’ll spend less time waiting in airports and more time enjoying the beaches, marina, and old town!
When you book through Alternative Airlines, you not only get access to flexible payment options, but also our dedicated customer service team who are here to support you from booking to boarding. You can feel confident that your trip will run as smoothly as possible with us.
When you book a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta, chances are you'll land at Puerto Vallarta’s main airport Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
This airport is small, efficient, and just 15 minutes from the hotel zone. It has direct flights from major cities across Mexico, the US, Canada, and seasonal routes from Europe.
PVR’s compact size makes arrivals and departures simple, so you can spend less time at the airport and more time on the beach.
Puerto Vallarta is well connected with nonstop flights from across North America, Mexico, and more. Major airlines include:
This mix of premium and budget airlines makes it simple to find a flight that suits your plans - and with Alternative Airlines, you can book with any of them and spread the cost over time.
Direct flights to Puerto Vallarta are operated by a wide range of airlines depending on your region. If a direct flight isn’t available from your departure city, consider a connecting flight via Mexico City, Guadalajara, or the US.
Getting to Puerto Vallarta from other Mexican cities is simple and stress-free. You can fly nonstop from big hubs like Mexico City (about 1h 45m), Guadalajara (around 1h), Monterrey (about 2h), and Tijuana (around 3h 30m), as well as many regional airports.
Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Chihuahua, Nuevo Laredo, San José del Cabo, Ciudad Juárez, Hermosillo, La Paz, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Tijuana, Toluca, León/El Bajío
Getting to Puerto Vallarta from the US is straightforward, with nonstop routes from many major cities. You can fly direct from hubs like New York, Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, and Seattle, plus plenty of regional airports. Flight times vary from around 3 hours from Los Angeles to just under 5 hours from New York.
Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Newark, Orange County, Portland (OR), Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (CA), Seattle/Tacoma
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, Volaris
It’s easy to reach Puerto Vallarta from Canada, with nonstop flights available from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and several other cities across the country, ranging from 4-6 hours flight time. These routes are mainly operated by Air Canada, Sunwing Airlines, and WestJet, with extra services added during the winter season when demand is highest.
Keep in mind that many of these flights are seasonal, so availability can vary throughout the year.
Abbotsford, Calgary, Comox, Edmonton, Hamilton (ON), Kelowna Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg
Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, Swoop, WestJet
Flying direct to Puerto Vallarta from Europe is possible, but options are very limited. Currently, the only nonstop route is operated by TUI Airways, connecting Manchester (UK) with Puerto Vallarta (PVR).
This service runs once a week all year round, with extra frequencies often added during the busy winter season.
The flight takes around 11-12 hours, giving UK travellers a straightforward way to reach Mexico’s Pacific coast without a connection.
If you're based elsewhere in Europe, you can fly to Manchester and connect with TUI Airways, or take an indirect route via Mexico City, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Los Angeles - all of which offer frequent onward connections to Puerto Vallarta.
Currently, there are no direct flights to Puerto Vallarta from Central or South America, Africa, Asia, or Oceania.
To reach Puerto Vallarta from these regions, travellers can fly to a major hub in Mexico (like Mexico City or Guadalajara), Canada, or the United States, and then connect on a direct flight.
Airlines such as Aeroméxico, VivaAerobús, Volaris, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines offer numerous connecting options. For tips on booking connecting flights, check our guide on booking connecting flights.
Booking a direct flight to Puerto Vallarta is the easiest way to start your holiday stress-free. With no layovers, you’ll get straight to the beaches, marina, or city attractions without wasting time in transit.
At Alternative Airlines, searching and booking nonstop flights is simple, so you can focus on planning the fun parts of your trip.
Planning your trip? These simple tips can help you grab the best deal on direct flights to Puerto Vallarta and make your journey smoother:
Use our search form at the top of the page to search for nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta from anywhere in the world. Compare and book flights with over 600 airlines and 40+ ways to pay.
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Yes, but only from Manchester! TUI Airways operates one direct flight a week all year round from Manchester to Puerto Vallarta. If you're based elsewhere in Europe, you can fly to Manchester and catch a connecting flight with TUI Airways that will take your directly to Puerto Vallarta.
Yes! If you're in Canada, you can book direct flights to Puerto Vallarta and fly from many different Canadian cities including Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg and Ottawa, among many others. Several Canadian airlines offer direct flights between Canada and Puerto Vallarta, including WestJet, Air Canada and Swoop.
If you're aiming to get the cheapest direct flights to Puerto Vallarta possible, we can help. At Alternative Airlines, our best fare-finder tool will help you figure out what days are the cheapest to fly to Puerto Vallarta based on your departure airport. When you pick your travel dates in our search form, the cheapest days to fly will be highlighted in green and the most expensive days to fly will be in red. For more help on how to use this tool, read our Best Fare Finder guide.
Can't see the flight you're searching for? This may be due to there being no direct flights to Puerto Vallarta available from your chosen departure airport, or there aren't any airlines that operate direct flights to Puerto Vallarta on the travel dates you've picked. Try changing the day you fly or you can instead catch a connecting/stopover flight at any of the airports listed in the table above to reach Puerto Vallarta.
Absolutely! At Alternative Airlines, you can search for direct flights to Puerto Vallarta and pay for those flights using our trusted pay-later partners that let you fly now and pay later.
Some of the pay-later plans we offer include Kueski Pay, Aplazo, Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm, among others. This means you won't have to worry about paying the full price of your tickets upfront - you can sit back and relax on your way to Puerto Vallarta and pay later in smaller, more manageable instalments.
Take a look at all of the flexible Buy Now Pay Later plans available on our site for more information.
Yes! Direct flights are available from major US cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, Denver, and more. Popular airlines include American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, and United.
Use our Best Fare Finder to compare dates and prices. Flexible travel dates, multiple departure airports, and booking in advance can help you get the best deals.
