Flying from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to PVR.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to PVR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PVR flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta International Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Central Puerto Vallarta is around 11 kilometres from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport is R 12,598. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 20,246. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to PVR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PVR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), while March is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Vallarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Vallarta right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Vallarta International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, Vallarta Eats Food Tours and Malecón Puerto Vallarta are top sights which should feature on any good Puerto Vallarta itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a trip to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Zapopan is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without visiting OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.
