Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is one hour behind Richmond and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your RIC to PVR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIC and PVR:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Richmond Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Book a hotel near PVR if you have a late Richmond Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and venture far and wide through Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Puerto Vallarta in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIC to PVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
León de los Aldama is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without dropping by Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
