Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta one hour behind Charleston.
To ensure you get on your CHS to PVR flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHS and PVR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
When it comes to Charleston Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Charleston to Charleston Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CHS? If you're catching an early flight from Charleston Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charleston Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Charleston Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from Charleston Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you'd like to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHS to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
