Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is one hour behind Cancun and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your CUN to PVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CUN and PVR:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Right now, $94 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $210. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CUN to PVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CUN to PVR.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart CUN arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel near PVR if you have a late Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to PVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you want to check out another great destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are among the biggest draws.