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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:38 am
• Latest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 3:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 38m, covering 879 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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta range from $398 to $664, with an average of $544 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $544 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $363 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $620 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston 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%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Puerto Vallarta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $525 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $588, a difference of $63.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 7h 12m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 7h 35m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Houston (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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta flights:

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: 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.