Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta one hour behind New York.
To ensure you catch your JFK to PVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Puerto Vallarta (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and PVR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight is R 2,494. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,477. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to PVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy Airport reach their destination on time.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Grab a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you'd like to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to PVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after 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.
León de los Aldama is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.