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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 8:27 pm and lands at 10:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

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

A nonstop flight from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta takes 1h 40m, covering 480 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.

Round-trip flights from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta range from $84 to $151, with an average of $106 over the past 12 months. Anything below $84 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $106. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $96 round-trip via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU), compared to $104 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$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 Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $68, which is 21% above 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 Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

Morning 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.

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 Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 4% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $97 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $113, a difference of $16. 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 Monterrey and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Viva
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 29m, compared with 9h 16m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 13h 12m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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 Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Viva: 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:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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