Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta one hour behind Washington DC.
Your IAD to PVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAD and PVR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Book a hotel close to PVR if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to PVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its top sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
León de los Aldama is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.