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. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter two connections. This suggests that most travelers on this route should anticipate at least one stop during their journey.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is 4 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 7 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2873 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their trip.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta have been about 34% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $661, while connecting flights had a median price of $493. Direct flights constituted 12.1% of all observed flights in the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a direct route against the potential cost savings of a connecting flight.

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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

For flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, fares typically range from $511–$706, with a median of $586. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, consider traveling in January, when the median fare is $266. Other affordable months include August, with a median fare of $357, and February, where the median fare is $377.

A typical journey from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta takes about 15h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once, as only 6.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta covers a distance of 2873 km. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $321 - $445

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is typically between $321 and $445. The current lowest deal is $283 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Feb 7-Feb 13.

now $283

Low $321

High $445

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 to fly 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

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Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$428

$300

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$402

$303

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$395

$303

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$410

$307

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

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ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$454

$309

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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$682

$352

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 31 - Apr 7

$735 → $643

13%

7 nights

Feb 28 - Mar 7

$614 → $580

5 nights

Feb 23 - Feb 28

$579 → $575

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$573 → $580

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 for Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, August, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 5m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 93.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

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American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from O'Hare International for a convenient and potentially more affordable option to Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$280

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for flights to Puerto Vallarta, offering another Chicago departure point.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$465

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$488

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~4 km from Puerto Vallarta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

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Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~200 km from Puerto Vallarta (approximately 3 to 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$237

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $399. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out average around $530, while those booked 0-6 days before departure can average $454. Planning ahead by at least two months is generally recommended to secure more favorable rates.

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 was $586. Travelers should aim to find deals at or below the $511 threshold. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $706 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $266. Other more affordable months include August, with a median price of $357, and February, with a median of $377. The annual median price for this route is $586, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

The route from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta covers a distance of 2873 km. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $321 - $445

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is typically between $321 and $445. The current lowest deal is $283 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Feb 7-Feb 13.

now $283

Low $321

High $445

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$428

$300

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$402

$303

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$395

$303

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$410

$307

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$454

$309

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Puerto Vallarta

Chicago (ORD) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$682

$352

One-way

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

7 nights

Mar 31 - Apr 7

$735 → $643

13%

7 nights

Feb 28 - Mar 7

$614 → $580

5 nights

Feb 23 - Feb 28

$579 → $575

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$573 → $580

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 for Chicago to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, August, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 5m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is 15h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 93.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from O'Hare International for a convenient and potentially more affordable option to Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$280

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for flights to Puerto Vallarta, offering another Chicago departure point.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$465

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$488

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~4 km from Puerto Vallarta (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 PVR.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Chicago - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Connecting flights average 15h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

Best Elite deals to Puerto Vallarta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta cost?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta?

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

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

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

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Flights to Puerto Vallarta from other cities

Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Chicago - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Connecting flights average 15h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

Best Elite deals to Puerto Vallarta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta cost?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta?