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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.2% of flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should consider these figures when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta has a median duration of 3 hours and 6 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance covered by this route is approximately 1962 kilometers.

How often do Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta takes about 14h 42m including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1962 kilometers. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the total travel time reflects the stops and transfers you might encounter on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, prices are typically $404–$651, with a median of $504. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta? The data shows that February is the cheapest month, with a median fare of $184. Other cost-effective options include April, where the median fare is $332, and September, with a median fare of $336. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Most itineraries from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta connect at least once, with only 10.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that involves at least one transfer point between your origin and destination.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $305 - $368

Prices from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is between $305 and $368. The current lowest deal is $250 with Volaris for travel from Oct 6-Oct 9.

now $250

Low $305

High $368

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is February, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $553. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $184

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $553

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

American Airlines

$595

$502

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

American Airlines

$591

$510

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$601

$348

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$595

$407

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$591

$447

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$494

$375

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$601 → $348

42%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$595 → $418

30%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$522 → $367

30%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$601 → $447

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and September are cheapest

Historically, February ($184), April ($332), and September ($336) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 14h 42m flight

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$315

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$315

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $412. Booking within 14-27 days typically sees an average price of $459. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $689, based on trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is considered to be $404 or less. The median price for this route has been $504. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $651 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta include February, with a median price of $184, and April, with a median price of $332. September also shows a median price of $336. The annual median price for this route is typically around $504, based on data over the trailing 270 days.

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Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Regular price: $305 - $368

Prices from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is between $305 and $368. The current lowest deal is $250 with Volaris for travel from Oct 6-Oct 9.

now $250

Low $305

High $368

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

February

Cheapest

Flights from $184

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $553

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

American Airlines

$595

$502

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

American Airlines

$591

$510

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$601

$348

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$595

$407

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$591

$447

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$494

$375

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$601 → $348

42%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$595 → $418

30%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$522 → $367

30%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$601 → $447

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles - Puerto Vallarta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and September are cheapest

Historically, February ($184), April ($332), and September ($336) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 14h 42m flight

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering flights to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$315

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Puerto Vallarta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$315

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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$1,573

$1,104

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, April, and September are cheapest

Expect a 14h 42m flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles 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

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

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

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

How often do Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Puerto Vallarta from other cities

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles - Puerto Vallarta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, April, and September are cheapest

Expect a 14h 42m flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles 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

Sep 18

Sep 19

Jan 24

Jan 23

Jan 30

Nov 08

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Sep 18

Dec 08

Feb 01

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Jan 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?