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Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Puerto Vallarta and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £218 return via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared with £277 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 4% of one-stop connections

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £262 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £296, a difference of £34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Santa Monica State Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 15:17 and lands at 18:32
• Latest: departs at 19:56 and lands at 23:11.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £273. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles takes 3h 15m, covering 1,218 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £254 to £614. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £181.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 91% on time
• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 14m, compared to 8h 34m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 11h 08m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles range from £229 to £322, with an average of £273 over the past 12 months. Anything below £229 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Aeromexico
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.