How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Non-stop flights on LAX → PVR are typically around 3.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

The main carriers on this route are American, Alaska, United, Delta. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Historically the lowest fares land in May, June, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

LAX → PVR

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights.

Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Puerto Vallarta (PVR), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~3.5h non-stop
Airlines
American, Alaska, United, Delta
Cheapest months
May, June, September

Flex dates · cheapest nearby

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Los Angeles → Puerto Vallarta · 7 fares12-month low · $155

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Cheapest
Y4 · Y4 1717
OutboundLAX → PVRTue, Sep 8 · 2:52 AM· 5h 38m· 2 stops
$155
one-way
Book →
Y4 · Y4 1721
OutboundLAX → PVRThu, Oct 15 · 7:46 AM· 4h 2m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXSun, Oct 18 · 5:13 PM· 4h 11m· 1 stop
$375
total round-trip
Book →
VB · VB 519
OutboundLAX → PVRSat, Aug 15 · 7:50 AM· 4h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXSat, Aug 22 · 6:26 PM· 5h 31m· 1 stop
$377
total round-trip
Book →
VB · VB 519
OutboundLAX → PVRWed, Aug 12 · 7:50 AM· 4h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXSun, Aug 16 · 11:42 PM· 8h 48m· 2 stops
$402
total round-trip
Book →
VB · VB 511
OutboundLAX → PVRThu, Aug 13 · 6:00 PM· 4h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXSun, Aug 16 · 11:42 PM· 8h 48m· 2 stops
$424
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 207
OutboundLAX → PVRSat, Jul 25 · 4:35 AM· 7h 3m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXFri, Aug 7 · 7:34 PM· 4h 1m· 1 stop
$457
total round-trip
Book →
Y4 · Y4 1715
OutboundLAX → PVRWed, Nov 25 · 11:03 PM· 3h 57m· 1 stop
ReturnPVR ← LAXSun, Dec 6 · 6:29 PM· 4h 24m· 1 stop
$458
total round-trip
Book →

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About Los Angeles → Puerto Vallarta

5-6 daily non-stops. Early summer is the sweet spot — pre-hurricane and post-Semana-Santa.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 3.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include American, Alaska, United, Delta. Fares are usually cheapest in May, June, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → PVR for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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from $377
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Oct
Low
from $375
Nov
Peak
from $458
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Cheapest next 12 months: October from $375 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Short-haul routes like this one reward flexible dates over long lead time. Inside three weeks is usually fine — airlines rarely spike short-haul prices until the last 7-10 days. For weekend breaks, book Tuesday-for-Thursday flights 2-4 weeks ahead.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
Non-stop flights on LAX → PVR are typically around 3.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
The main carriers on this route are American, Alaska, United, Delta. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
Historically the lowest fares land in May, June, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.