Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
Each week, there are three Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your MXL to PVR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Puerto Vallarta (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a snap with Volaris. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Volaris.
With 68.42% of services landing on schedule, Volaris is the most punctual carrier offering MXL to PVR flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Many passengers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Currently, ج.م. 3,403 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 7,326. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MXL to PVR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Mexicali Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from MXL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Mexicali Airport from central Mexicali, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and chase adventure across Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you'd like to go to Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MXL to PVR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, your itinerary will be busy.
León de los Aldama is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
