Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta two hours ahead of Portland.
Each week, there are three Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, opt for the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 10:30 with Alaska Airlines.
To ensure you catch your PDX to PVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With 75.0% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PDX to PVR flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PDX and PVR:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
R 2,550 is the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,854. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to PVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PDX to PVR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PDX.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PDX:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Explore without limits with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and discover more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to PVR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in 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, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
León de los Aldama is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
