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

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta has a duration of 3 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of 1962 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically take longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with non-stop options.

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 to secure lower fares. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days suggest that deals appear with regularity for this destination.

Flights From Los Angeles

To Puerto Vallarta

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 10.2% of flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stops was 2. This suggests that travelers frequently encounter itineraries with at least one connection when flying this route.

Browse current best options from Los Angeles. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Los Angeles

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Puerto Vallarta

Prices updated 2 days ago

405 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Jul 26, 2026.)

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

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

2026-08-16 – 2026-08-27
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
77% AI deal score
$411
$279
Round trip
2026-08-12 – 2026-08-25
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$406
$279
Round trip
2026-08-11 – 2026-08-24
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$408
$281
Round trip
2026-08-12 – 2026-08-24
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$410
$281
Round trip
2026-08-12 – 2026-08-19
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
79% AI deal score
$459
$281
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-21
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
79% AI deal score
$454
$281
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-25
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$411
$284
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-28
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$402
$285
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-29
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
75% AI deal score
$395
$285
Round trip
2026-08-14 – 2026-08-26
LAX - Puerto Vallarta
76% AI deal score
$406
$285
Round trip

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, including connections, takes about 14h 42m. This route covers a distance of 1962 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, making the total travel time significantly longer than a direct flight would be.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, fares typically range from $404–$651, with a median of $504. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

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

Most itineraries for flights 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 that if you fly this route, you are likely to have multiple stops before reaching your destination.

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

Regular price: $330 - $478

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 typically between $330 and $478. The current lowest deal is $277 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Aug 12-Aug 27.

now $277

Low $330

High $478

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$594

$371

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$446

$316

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$323

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$568

$378

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$551

$345

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$389

$290

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$516 → $293

43%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$594 → $371

38%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$512 → $297

42%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$515 → $308

40%

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 from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are above the typical level at $504.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $184

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta at $184.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 42m

Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta typically take 14h 42m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 10.2% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroenlaces Nacionales offers a recent deal at $277

Aeroenlaces Nacionales recently offered a deal for $277 from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major hub, offering many flight options to Puerto Vallarta.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$282

Airports nearby Puerto Vallarta used as alternative

Guadalajara International (GDL)

Cheapest

Guadalajara International is a major international hub that often offers competitive pricing for the region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$248

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

84% AI deal score

$1,470

$765

Save $705

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $412. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices rise to an average of $689. Prices across the trailing quarter showed that booking 60+ days in advance had an average price of $441, indicating that last-minute bookings can sometimes offer better value for this route.

Based on data from 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 was $504. Prices above $651 were typically in the higher range, representing the top 25% of fares observed.

Historically, February has offered some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $184. April and September also showed competitive prices, with median fares of $332 and $336 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $504, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga Flights from Los Angeles to Reggio Calabria Flights from Los Angeles to Reno Flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik Flights from Los Angeles to Riga Flights from Los Angeles to Rome Flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento Flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio Flights from Los Angeles to San Diego Flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa Flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Flights to Puerto Vallarta from other cities

Flights from Calgary to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Milan to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta Flights from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Toronto to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Victoria to Puerto Vallarta Flights from Winnipeg 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

Regular price: $330 - $478

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 typically between $330 and $478. The current lowest deal is $277 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Aug 12-Aug 27.

now $277

Low $330

High $478

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$594

$371

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$446

$316

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$323

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

$568

$378

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$551

$345

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$389

$290

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$516 → $293

43%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$594 → $371

38%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$512 → $297

42%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$515 → $308

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta