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Only Economy class is available on flights from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta.

A direct flight from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta takes 00m, covering 1,185 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta range from £123 to £189, with an average of £149 over the past 12 months. Anything below £123 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the £149 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £147 return via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared with £192 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £72, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Flights from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

One-stop flights from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £188, a difference of £64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 38m, compared to 6h 07m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 6h 56m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

For Cancún to Puerto Vallarta flights, VivaAerobus maintains a reasonable pet policy. A total of 11 pets can travel onboard: five within the cabin and six within cargo storage. Confirm that the combined weight of the pet and carrier cannot exceed 27 lb. The aircraft allows only small domestic dogs, domestic cats, small household birds, and small domestic rabbits.

The Arrivals Hall at Puerto Vallarta Airport houses the car rental center. You can easily locate the rental car center after landing as it is only a short walk away. Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Fox, and Budget are some car rental agencies to expect onsite. Other options that you could consider are SIXT, National, and Payless which have offsite locations. They provide free shuttle services to their offsite offices from the airport.

For passengers traveling between Cancún (CUN) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Volaris has the most friendly carry-on policy. A maximum of 44 lbs is permitted for passengers as main carry-on baggage. One additional carry-on item in the form of hand baggage can be taken on board by all passengers at no additional fees, regardless of traveling class. This may include electronic devices like laptops.

Choosing a business class flight from Cancún to Puerto Vallarta can guarantee access to premium and personalized services onboard. Volaris and VivaAerobus business class package incorporates roomier seats with added leg space, workspaces, and complimentary snacks and drinks. You will also receive priority boarding and check-in as a business class passenger.