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On American Airlines flights from PVR to LAX, passengers can access a range of in-flight amenities, including in-flight entertainment with movies, TV shows, music, and games. Wi-Fi connectivity is available on most flights, as well as power outlets and USB ports for charging devices. Complimentary snacks and beverages are provided, and on longer flights or premium cabins, passengers may receive meals and amenity kits with comfort items.

The rental car pick-up location at LAX is normally the combined Rental Car Center (RCC). An exclusive shuttle service that departs from the terminals provides access to the RCC. The shuttle will transport you to the RCC, where you can find a number of rental car businesses and pick up your rental car if you follow the indications to the shuttle pick-up area and board the right shuttle.

Weight restrictions for checked baggage when flying from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles can vary depending on the airline and fare class. Spirit Airlines has weight restrictions for checked baggage. Their policy typically includes a maximum weight limit per checked bag. You can check in up to a maximum of five baggage into the hold, however, there is a cost. Each bag can't exceed 40 lb or 62 inches in total.

There are numerous ways to go from the city center to Licenciado Gustavo Daz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). These include using a taxi, a ride-sharing service, or buses such as the Blue Line Bus or other forms of public transportation. In the city center, you can find taxis and ride-sharing services, although public buses provide more economical options with direct routes to the airport. With a taxi, you can get to the airport in approximately 30 minutes.

Among airlines operating Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: 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.

4 airlines operate flights between Puerto Vallarta and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 4% 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 12% on the Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:17 pm and lands at 6:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:56 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $365. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles takes 3h 15m, covering 1,218 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $2,676. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 91% on time
• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 14m, compared with 8h 34m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 11h 08m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles range from $306 to $431, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles flights:

• • Delta
• • Alaska Airlines
• • Aeromexico
• • American Airlines