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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta typically takes 3 hours and 6 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 16 hours and 19 minutes. The direct route covers a distance of 1962 kilometers, offering a much quicker travel experience.

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

Flight prices for the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This indicates that travelers historically have regular opportunities to find deals on this route. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a good fare.

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 90 days, approximately 8.7% of flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers seeking direct routes should consider this percentage when planning their journey.

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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 3h 6m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, this flight duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 1962 kilometers.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $436–$727, with a median of $550. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so keeping an eye on price fluctuations can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is typically in September, with a median fare of $416. Other affordable months include April and May, both with median fares of $457. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta connect at least once. Only 8.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $239 - $423

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is typically between $239 and $423. The current lowest deal is $304 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, valid for travel from January 11 to January 31.

now $304

Low $239

High $423

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to PVR is September, with a median price of $416. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $688. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $416

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $688

Jan

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$529

$493

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$525

$469

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$407

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$485

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Air Canada

$515

$485

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$317

$362

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$515 → $407

21%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$525 → $469

11%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$529 → $493

6 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 7

$344 → $312

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 at $304.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, with a median price of $416.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 6m.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta typically take 3h 6m, while connecting flights average 20h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8.7% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$305

Puerto Vallarta main airports to arrive at

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$304

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 (reachable by car, ~3-4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Puerto Vallarta

$1,109

Save $727

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Puerto Vallarta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $554. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $673, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $866. Planning ahead by at least a month can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is considered to be $436 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $550. Prices above $727 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, September, April, and May have offered some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta. In September, the median price was $416, while April and May both saw a median price of $457. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $550 for this route, indicating a favorable period for travel.

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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: $239 - $423

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are currently within the regular range.

now $304

Low $239

High $423

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

September

Cheapest

Flights from $416

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $688

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, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$529

$493

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroméxico

$525

$469

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$407

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$515

$485

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Air Canada

$515

$485

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Puerto Vallarta

Los Angeles (LAX) - Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Volaris

$317

$362

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$515 → $407

21%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$525 → $469

11%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$529 → $493

6 nights

Mar 1 - Mar 7

$344 → $312

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta