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Only Volaris operates flights between Mexicali and Puerto Vallarta.

Flights from Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Mexicali (MXL) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $183 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $176.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

On the Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $170 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $246: a $76 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 pm and lands at 3:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:31 pm and lands at 4:07 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $212. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta takes 2h 36m, covering 1,029 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $143 to $961. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 10h 13m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 11h 14m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta range from $177 to $257, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.