Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours.
Puerto Vallarta is one hour behind New York and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from EWR to PVR start at 06:30 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 08:45 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EWR to PVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Puerto Vallarta (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
United stands out as the most punctual carrier for EWR to PVR flights, with 84.21% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EWR and PVR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Right now, R 2,578 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,715. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EWR to PVR by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EWR to PVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the departures from New York Newark Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're arriving on a late New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVR:
Grab a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from New York Newark Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to PVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its top attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, your itinerary will be busy.
León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without dropping by Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.

