Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta 19 hours behind Auckland.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between AKL and PVR include:
Los Angeles International Airport
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San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
ج.م. 28,833 is currently the best price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 57,502. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to PVR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights leaving from Auckland Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
If you're landing on a late Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight, few things top 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 accommodation options near PVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you want to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
León de los Aldama is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without experiencing ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.
