Flying from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is six hours behind London. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Your flight from London to PVR won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to PVR with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and PVR include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to PVR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport is $770. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,401. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PVR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to PVR.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
September is the quietest month for flights from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), while March is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Puerto Vallarta
Once you've booked your flight from London to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Vallarta:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Playa Camarones are attractions you won't want to skip in Puerto Vallarta.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Zapopan is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without seeing OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.