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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:41 am and lands at 3:27 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta takes 4h 46m, covering 1,784 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta range from $504 to $720, with an average of $597 over the past 12 months. Anything below $504 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $597 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $370 round-trip via Morelia (MLM), compared to $640 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 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 American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $415 to $3,267. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $549 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $637, a difference of $88.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 55m, compared with 7h 22m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 35m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Playa de los Muertos, Malecon and Camarones Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights:

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

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Passengers taking a vacation in Puerto Vallarta only need to obtain a visa if they plan on staying for more than 180 days in Mexico.

There is public transportation provided by Compostela that offers bus routes that can make the trip to the downtown area in about 11 minutes. For those passengers that would prefer to take a taxi, the riding time in a taxi is around 8 minutes.

Showers are available for a fee to passengers in the VIP Puerto Vallarta International Lounge, which passengers will find on the upper level of the arrivals hall.

There are three hotels that are quite close to the airport property, but none of these hotels offers an airport shuttle. The hotels are the Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta, the One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto, and the Holiday Inn Resort Puerto Vallarta.