Travelling from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Luis Obispo.
To ensure you catch your SBP to PVR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SBP and PVR:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight is R 4,957. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 9,864. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SBP to PVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
SBP is located at 901 Airport Drive.
79.98% of flights leaving from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport land at their destination on time.
Central San Luis Obispo to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SBP? If you're catching an early flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Pick up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SBP to PVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
León de los Aldama is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without visiting ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.