Travelling from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun one hour ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
Your PVR to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between PVR and CUN include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Guadalajara Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
At the moment, C$110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$195. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PVR to CUN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from PVR to CUN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Of the departures from Puerto Vallarta Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Puerto Vallarta Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PVR:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUN if you have a late Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cancun Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience more of Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVR to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among its highlights.