Flying from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta share the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from NLU to PVR start at 08:25 — the first with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 12:25 with VivaAerobus. Overall, there are 38 weekly Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights.
Your NLU to PVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aeromexico has direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
Aeromexico is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for NLU to PVR flights, with 83.61% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between NLU and PVR include:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Tijuana Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
R 292 is the best price for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 883. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NLU to PVR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from NLU to PVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
When it comes to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport's on-time performance, 67.58% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Consider Verticca Hotel. Catch some z's here before making your way to NLU.
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to the centre of Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NLU to PVR in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are among its highlights.

