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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 3:03 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Puerto Vallarta:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Puerto Vallarta takes 4h 33m, covering 1,981 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 Portland to Puerto Vallarta range from $464 to $691, with an average of $568 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $568 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $452 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $545 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland 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 $512 to $2,938. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Portland to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Portland to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Portland to Puerto Vallarta. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $529 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $84.

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Portland and Puerto Vallarta.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 54m, compared with 7h 24m via San Jose (SJC) and 7h 32m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead of Portland (Central Time vs Pacific 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 Portland to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Alaska Airlines: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: 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.

You might have some time for yourself while at PVR and decide to look for a place around the airport to relax. There are many lounges at the airport where you can check in, regardless of the category you are flying into. Have a look at the VIP Lounge (National) which is located at the National Departures at Airside in Terminal 1. There is also the VIP Lounge Puerto Vallarta International which can be found at the Upper Level of the Arrivals area and the VIP Lounge Puerto Vallarta Arrivals lounge found on the 1st Level at Landside.

When you arrive at PVR, you might need to speak with one of the many travel agencies there. Go to Terminal 1's International Departures area to find Apple Vacations or Miller Travel Service, who will make sure your time there is worthwhile.

There are four options of transportation to choose from. You can go to the ground transportation area where you will be able to get a taxi, though you should only pay for your ride once you arrive at the official taxi booth and not to the taxi touts to be safe. Hotels around the airport have some free airport shuttles so you should check with the hotel you are planning to stay in. At the International Arrivals area, there are car rental agencies that will allow you to rent your car of choice at their rates. Buses are an inexpensive option that are immediately outside the airport terminal if you're on a limited budget and don't have much luggage.

If you are looking for someplace to buy medication or seek urgent treatment while at the airport, head over to the South Lobby at Airside where you will find Providence Express Care. The physician in charge will tend to your medical needs and also assist you with some of the over-the-counter medication you may wish to buy.