Travelling from Morelia International Airport (MLM) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Morelia and Puerto Vallarta follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are three Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flights.
Your MLM 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 time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Volaris has direct flights from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Volaris.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that operates MLM to PVR flights. A reliable 80.77% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLM and PVR:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Tijuana Airport
Handy information about Morelia International Airport (MLM)
Morelia International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from MLM arrive at their destination without delay.
Morelia International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Morelia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia and Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto are near MLM. They're a particularly good option if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're landing on a late Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar to explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Morelia International Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLM to PVR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
León de los Aldama is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without visiting Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
