Flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta two hours ahead of Oakland.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OAK to PVR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between OAK and PVR include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
R 2,618 is currently the best price for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,982. These prices may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from OAK to PVR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OAK to PVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart OAK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near OAK? If you've booked an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're arriving on a late Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Explore without limits with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Puerto Vallarta in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OAK to PVR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
