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Cheap Flight Deals from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta (GDL-PVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta.
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GDL-PVR
0h 54mdirect
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PVR-GDL
0h 57mdirect
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0h 54mdirect
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PVR-GDL
0h 57mdirect
Volaris
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Expert advice for your flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Volaris

Volaris Basic fare includes a carry-on, often cheaper than Zero with add-ons.


Choose Plus fare for priority boarding and a checked bag, ideal for flexible travel.

Read more about Volarisby Yulia Denisyuk
Viva

Viva Aerobus offers Zero Fare for travelers with only a personal item, maximizing cost savings.


Check in via Vivabot on WhatsApp for a quick, stress-free boarding pass delivery.

Read more about Vivaby John Walton
Airports
GDL

Arrive at GDL at least two hours before your flight due to potential crowds and long lines at check-in and security.

Read more about GDLby Brandon Schultz
PVR

For a smooth arrival, head to the taxi kiosk outside PVR for fixed-rate rides, avoiding unsolicited offers inside.

Read more about PVRby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Viva

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PVR

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on GDL

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta is February, where tickets cost £42 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £68 and £63 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Low season

February

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.

When to book flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

  • Can I park my car at GDL before my flight to PVR?

    Yes. The parking at Guadalajara Airport consists of over 2,500 indoor garage spaces and over 150 uncovered spaces. This includes spaces for passengers with limited mobility. The spaces are about 80 feet (25 m) from the main terminal. Short-Term spaces are closer and more expensive, and the Long-Term spaces are further away but more affordable.

  • Does GDL have any lounges I can access by paying at the door?

    Yes, there are two. The Aeromexico Salon Premiere lounge is located Airside in Terminal 1 on the upper level near Gate 5. The VIP Lounge West is located Airside in Terminal 1 in the International Departures, by Gate B13. Both lounges offer beverages that are alcoholic and non-alcoholic, flight information Wi-Fi, TV, and more.

  • Are there any car rental agencies on site in the Puerto Vallarta Airport?

    Yes. When you deplane at PVR, you will find some car agencies in Domestic Arrivals and some rental car agencies and International Arrivals. The companies with counters in Domestic Arrivals include Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Europcar, And U-Save. The companies in the International Arrivals area include Budget, National, Avis, Fox, Dollar, and Thrifty.

  • Does PVR have any on-site travel agencies that can help me plan my stay?

    Yes. The travel agencies can give you some inspiration for your stay in Puerto Vallarta or even help you find local accommodation. At PVR you’ll find Apple Vacations, open from 8 am until 10 pm and Miller Travel Service, which is open from 10 am until 6 pm. To get to both of these agencies, you will have to make your way to International Departures in Terminal 1.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    There are direct flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Guadalajara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Guadalajara with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Guadalajara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £32 or less one-way.
  • The Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is located in the south of Guadalajara and serves as a hub for Aeroexico and Volaris. This airport is also a focus city for the airline Viva Aerobus. The Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is located in the southwest of Puerto Vallarta.
  • The airlines Viva Aerobus and Aeromar are among the carriers that operate direct flights between GDL and PVR. Aeromexico and Volaris are among the airlines that operate one-stop flights between GDL and PVR. Layover locations include Mexico City (MEX) and Monterrey, Mexico (MTY).
  • If you want to stay near GDL the night before your flight to PVR, consider checking in at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Aeropuerto, which features a free shuttle to GDL. The Holiday Inn Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto offers a free airport shuttle between the hours of 4 am and 11 pm. Other amenities of both of these hotels include free Wi-Fi, free parking, a fitness center, and a pool.
  • If you want to catch a taxi into Puerto Vallarta from PVR, make your way to the main atrium to secure a prepaid taxi. Here you will pay for your taxi ride at the official taxi booth. You will be given a ticket that you will give to your driver as you board your taxi.
  • If PVR is your final destination in Mexico and you need to exchange currency, you can find Global Cambio currency exchange services throughout the airport. You will find a counter landside, Airside, and in Domestic Arrivals. These service counters are open daily from 7 am until 7:30 pm.
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Prefer to fly direct from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta?

Find which airlines fly direct from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Monday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

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Direct returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Viva, Volaris

Frontier, Viva, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Compare transportation modes for Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

Average priceAverage duration
Flights£350h 00m
Buses£604h 44m

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