International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). 1,219 miles, 2h 50m nonstop.
LAX to PVR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,219 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLWNAS3 airlinesDelta, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadPuerto Vallarta vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta
Round trips from $145
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Nov 18.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 6 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHX · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via SFO · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UA1 airline
- Las Vegas (LAS)F91 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, Southwest and Alaska all fly LAX to PVR nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Los Angeles to Puerto VallartaLos Angeles to Puerto Vallarta: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) takes about 2h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,219 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PVR?
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through GDL, PHX and MTY.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), starting at $145 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and PVR on America/Mexico City time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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