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
- AirlinesAmerican, Alaska, United, Delta
- Cheapest monthsMay, June, September
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Los Angeles → Puerto Vallarta · 1 fare12-month low · $477
Cached from Travelpayouts · filter & sort below- Recent fare, not your exact dateAlt date · 6 weeks earlier
Y4 · Y4 1861economy🌙 Red-eyeLong · 16h 40mOutbound7:55 AM ONT → PVRSat, Oct 24 · 3h 55m · 1 stopReturn4:00 PM PVR ← ONTSat, Oct 31 · 4h 11m · 1 stop
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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.
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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.
- OctShoulderfrom $496
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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.
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