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Although there is a public bus going from the airport to the city, it is not highly recommended to take it, as bulky luggage is not permitted on the bus and it is not air-conditioned. Unless you have a pre-arranged airport transfer from your hotel or company, taking a taxi is the most convenient option. Government taxis wait outside the terminal building, and tickets to your destination can be bought in the taxi booth in the arrivals area (after the "shark pit"). The price for a ride into the city will be approximately 150-200 MXN (8-11 USD).

Puerto Vallarta airport does not feature an onsite hotel, but there are a few options in close proximity. The Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta is only a 3m taxi ride away and offers complimentary breakfast as well as a pool. Equally close is the 3-star hotel One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto, which, among many other perks, features a business center.

Park your car at Los Angeles airport to avoid the hassle of public transport. The airport has an Economy Lot (E), which is perfect for long-term parking with a rate of approximately 12 USD per day. To reach the airport from the lot, you can take the complimentary shuttle buses that depart every 15m.

Do you have plenty of time before your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta and want to check out another terminal? With the courtesy LAX shuttle buses operating between the terminals, you can easily change terminals upon arriving at Los Angeles airport. The shuttle bus stops have a blue sign and can be found on the lower level of each terminal. They operate 24/7 and depart every 10m.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $503 return via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared with $625 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 4% of one-stop connections

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $593 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $653 – a $61 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 10:22
• Latest: departs at 13:44 and lands at 16:51.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of $619. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta takes 3h 07m, covering 3,155 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $461 to $2,417. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $288, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 24m, compared to 7h 45m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 26m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· America Car Rental
· MEXRENTACAR
· Budget
· Hertz
· Europcar

Return flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta range from $516 to $771, with an average of $619 over the past 12 months. Anything below $516 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • Aeromexico