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Southwest flies nonstop to Puerto Vallarta from Austin, Denver, Houston Hobby, Orange County, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego (starting March 2026), St. Louis (starting March 2026), and Las Vegas (starting June 2026). PVR is one of Mexico's most popular Pacific coast resort destinations, and the airport sits right on the bay, about 4 miles from the Malecon boardwalk downtown. Flight times from the US range from 2.5 hours (Phoenix) to about 4 hours (Denver).
Cheapest Months to Travel
September and October are cheapest, sitting in the middle of rainy season. It still doesn't rain all day, but tourism is low and fares drop.
Peak Travel Seasons to Avoid
December through April is peak dry season. Christmas, New Year, and spring break see the highest fares.
Best Time to Book
4 to 8 weeks for shoulder months. Peak season needs 3 months ahead.
Midweek Advantage
Tuesday and Wednesday departures save $40 to $70 compared to weekends on Mexico routes.
Time Difference to Keep in Mind
Puerto Vallarta is on CST year-round. Same as Chicago in winter. 1 hour behind New York (EST). When the US switches to daylight saving, PVR falls 2 hours behind EDT.