Travelling from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta two hours behind Punta Cana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PUJ to PVR flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PUJ and PVR include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Right now, R 4,086 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,599. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PUJ to PVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PUJ to PVR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Of all flights departing from Punta Cana Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Punta Cana Airport from central Punta Cana, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PUJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're coming in on a late Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you want to go to Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUJ to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its top sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Mexico, consider León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are among its highlights.