Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Salt Lake City and Puerto Vallarta share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SLC to PVR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating SLC to PVR flights. A dependable 91.53% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SLC and PVR:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight is R 2,875. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 5,647. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SLC to PVR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
82.4% of flights leaving Salt Lake City International Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SLC.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SLC:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Grab a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to PVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without a visit to ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.