Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, making Puerto Vallarta one hour ahead of Portland.
You can choose from three weekly Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 12:28.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PDX to PVR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Puerto Vallarta (and perhaps some other great parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to PVR flights, with 71.19% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PDX and PVR:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
C$216 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$482. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to PVR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each 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 notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to PVR.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX land on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to PVR if you're catching a late Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Puerto Vallarta in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to PVR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are among its highlights.