How many flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.8% of flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop during their trip.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta?

A direct flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta typically takes 4 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 2873 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 7 hours and 30 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to non-stop options. Travelers should consider this time difference when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta worth the extra cost?

Non-stop flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta typically come at a premium, with a median price of $661 compared to connecting flights at $493. This represents a 34% price increase for the convenience of a direct route. Historically, direct flights make up about 12.1% of all available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the higher cost when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Fares for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are typically $511–$706, with a median of $586. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, the cheapest time to fly is typically in January, with a median fare of $266. Other affordable months include August, where the median fare is $357, and February, with a median fare of $377.

A typical journey from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta takes about 15h 5m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2873 kilometers.

Most itineraries from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta connect at least once, as only 6.8% of recent fares were for direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $397 - $500

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is $397 to $500. The current lowest deal is $280 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Jan 15-Jan 29.

now $280

Low $397

High $500

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is January, with a median price of $266. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $565. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $266

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $565

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Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Fri, Oct 2

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$375

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$346

$286

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$337

$289

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$337

$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$346

$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$353

$296

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$776 → $320

59%

11 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 14

$749 → $306

59%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$809 → $387

52%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$799 → $380

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Chicago - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level, with a median price of $586.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $266

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $266.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 15h 5m

The average flight duration from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Chicago to Puerto Vallarta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Puerto Vallarta, with prices from $280.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$280

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

Guadalajara International is a major international hub, often offering more competitive pricing than Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~200 km from Puerto Vallarta (reachable by car, expect 3-4 hours drive due to traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$249

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta. The average price for this booking window is $399. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure sees the average price rise to $454. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $530.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is considered to be $511 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $586. Travelers might expect to pay around $706 for flights in the higher price range, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January is often the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $266. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $357. The annual median price for this route is $586, making these months significantly more affordable. February, with a median price of $377, is also among the less expensive options for this route.

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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

A typical journey from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta takes about 15h 5m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2873 kilometers.

Most itineraries from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta connect at least once, as only 6.8% of recent fares were for direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $397 - $500

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is $397 to $500. The current lowest deal is $280 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Jan 15-Jan 29.

now $280

Low $397

High $500

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

January

Cheapest

Flights from $266

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $565

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$375

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$346

$286

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$337

$289

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$337

$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$346

$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$353

$296

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$776 → $320

59%

11 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 14

$749 → $306

59%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$809 → $387

52%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$799 → $380

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta