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

• Earliest: departs at 12:19 pm and lands at 4:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:27 pm and lands at 8:52 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago takes 4h 25m, covering 1,787 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 Puerto Vallarta to Chicago range from $395 to $625, with an average of $523 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $375 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $560 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning 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 $349 to $2,272. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $200, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $682, a difference of $279.

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 Puerto Vallarta and Chicago. 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 41m, compared with 7h 02m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 7h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights:

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

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

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