Travelling from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
Allow plenty of time to get on your PVR to Tokyo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as March, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from PVR to Tokyo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PVR is around 5 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near PVR. Whether you have an early flight from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Puerto Vallarta International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to Tokyo
$1,301 is currently the best price for a one-way Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo flight. A return plane ticket starts at $1,985. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from PVR to Tokyo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from PVR to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
After your flight from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your PVR to Tokyo flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT can land you a better rate.
You'll find Tokyo Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, head to Tokyo in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from PVR to Tokyo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Sensho-ji and Tokyo Skytree are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Tokyo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.