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Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights:

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

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Puerto Vallarta and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $359 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $564 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Puerto Vallarta to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $711, a difference of $308. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago takes 4h 22m, covering 1,787 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:19 pm and lands at 4:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 8:47 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 22m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $340 to $2,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $192, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 09m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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.

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

Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago range from $388 to $679, with an average of $517 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

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