Puerto Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay on Mexico's Pacific coast, combining a walkable old town and Malecón with jungle-backed beaches and the resort area of Nuevo Vallarta. Its airport is close to town and well served from North America.
Cheap airfare to Puerto Vallarta is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.
The airport is just north of the city, typically 15 to 30 minutes by road from the Marina, the Hotel Zone and downtown. Authorized taxis, shuttles and local buses are available; Nuevo Vallarta is a similar distance to the north.
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Fares are often lower from late spring through fall. The winter high season and holidays are busiest; Pacific hurricane season runs mid-May to November.
Roughly 10 km, typically a 20- to 30-minute drive depending on traffic.
Puerto Vallarta International (PVR), a short drive south of Nuevo Vallarta.
Late spring through fall usually brings lower fares than winter.