Travelling from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Salvador.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAL to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAL and PVR:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
At the moment, $374 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,609. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAL to PVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Salvador 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 San Salvador Airport (SAL)
San Salvador Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SAL make it to their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
To reach San Salvador Airport from central San Salvador, it takes about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SAL:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVR if you're taking a late San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Puerto Vallarta in September.
When reserving your flight from San Salvador Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAL to PVR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its top sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mexico, consider 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 highlights.