Flying from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Knoxville.
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 with enough time to board your TYS to PVR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
R 3,402 is the best price for a one-way Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,666. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TYS to PVR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from TYS to PVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Knoxville Airport (TYS)
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
76% of flights that depart Knoxville Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Knoxville to Knoxville Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to TYS:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're landing on a late Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Puerto Vallarta in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Knoxville Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TYS to PVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its top attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
León de los Aldama is another essential stop 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.
