Flying from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Puerto Vallarta.
There are 23 Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights each week.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PVR to GDL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Volaris has direct flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Guadalajara — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
Volaris has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier offering PVR to GDL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PVR and GDL:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight is $35. A round-trip fare right now is $159. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from PVR to GDL by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVR to GDL.
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Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
73% of flights departing from Puerto Vallarta Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Puerto Vallarta Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PVR:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Guadalajara and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guadalajara Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Guadalajara Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Guadalajara in March.
Lock in your flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Guadalajara Airport for May if you'd like to explore Guadalajara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVR to GDL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Guadalajara, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its leading sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.



