Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Santiago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SCL to PVR flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SCL and PVR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Currently, R 5,095 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,334. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to PVR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SCL to PVR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL land on schedule 84% of the time.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport to the centre of Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. For smaller 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 Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to PVR in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
León de los Aldama is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
