Travelling from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Carmel.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MRY to PVR flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MRY and PVR include:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight is R 5,125. A round-trip fare right now is R 7,479. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MRY to PVR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MRY to PVR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
You'll find MRY at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
82% of flights leaving Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MRY.
Central Carmel to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MRY:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Consider booking a hotel near PVR if you have a late Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Puerto Vallarta in September.
Book your flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you'd like to visit Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MRY 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
Puerto Vallarta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like 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 essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
