Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Detroit.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DTW to PVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Puerto Vallarta (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With 67.86% of services landing as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to PVR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between DTW and PVR:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
R 3,113 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,309. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from DTW to PVR, reserve your trip ten months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Pick up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to central Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to PVR in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.
