Flying from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Denver's main base, Denver International Airport (DEN), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Denver. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Denver International Airport (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is the most popular route. Frontier Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from DEN to PVR is with United Airlines at 12:01pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Denver to PVR. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like October? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) operate out of this terminal.
Top airlines that have direct flights from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport leaving from DEN include:
The most frequently booked airline between DEN and PVR is United.
Among carriers on this route, Frontier Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Denver to PVR that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Denver International Airport (DEN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DEN and PVR include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
DEN is around 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to Denver International Airport.
80% of flights departing from Denver International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DEN.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Have a late flight from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near PVR and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own speed with a Puerto Vallarta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
$209 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Return flights start at $492. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Denver to PVR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
September is the quietest month for flights from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your Denver to PVR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Vallarta
Start your Puerto Vallarta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Denver to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Puerto Vallarta when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Welcome to Puerto Vallarta followed by Vallarta Eats Food Tours and Malecón Puerto Vallarta.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its leading sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, your itinerary will be busy.
Zapopan is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without visiting OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.