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Cheapest round-trip
$421
Typical prices: $467-$701
American Airlines
Sun 9/30Sun 10/7
SEA - PVR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$434
Typical prices: $467-$732
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/5Sun 10/14
SEA - PVR • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 4h 55m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $490 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta (SEA-PVR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:50 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 12:10 amPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
13h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$421American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Air Canada Logo
7:15 pm - 3:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
18h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
4:10 pm - 7:22 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
28h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$422Air Canada
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 12:18 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
17h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:03 amPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
20h 39m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$430American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 2:26 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
4h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 7:45 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 09mnonstop
$434Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 4:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
29h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
5:10 pm - 2:37 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
23h 27m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$436Air Canada
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 2:26 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
4h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 7:50 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
28h 37m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$437Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
Aeromexico Logo
7:16 am - 10:01 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
13h 45m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Mexico City Benito Juarez
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6:26 am - 7:55 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
14h 29m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$451Aeromexico
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
Aeromexico Logo
9:59 am - 10:25 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
23h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Mexico City Benito Juarez
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6:11 am - 7:55 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
14h 44m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$451Aeromexico
Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 12
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 10:01 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
10h 31m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 7:55 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
15h 52m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$455Delta
Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 4:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
4h 45mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 8:35 pmPVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 15mnonstop
$455Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta start at $421. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $467 to $701. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $421 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta at $471 round-trip.
  • July ($690) and December ($639) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta the cheapest?

Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta are cheapest in the last 2 weeks before departure, based on KAYAK prices tracked over the past 12 months. During this period, fares are -2% below average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and SEA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PVR

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Key details for Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

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Your Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which restaurants are available at Seattle Tacoma Airport?

    Dining options at the airport range from delectable Vietnamese classics at Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and fast-food establishments like McDonald's and Starbucks. Beecher's Handcrafted Cheese is another sit-in restaurant in the airport. You can go to Hachi-ko or Koi Shi Sushi Bistro for Japanese food. LouLou Market and Bar offers Pacific Northwest food with French influences.

  • What are the children's accessible activity areas at Seattle Airport?

    The Central Terminal at Seattle Tacoma Airport has a terrific location to watch planes take off and land, especially for kids. The open area has a light layout and a wall of windows along one side. Children's play areas and mother's rooms for nursing mothers are available at the Central Terminal, close to the Seattle Taproom, for families traveling with young children.

  • Can I find public transportation from Puerto Vallarta Airport?

    A bus stop is situated beneath the pedestrian overpass, to the left outside the airport terminal. You can board any of the buses written "Centro" or "Zona Romantica". There are also other buses located on the other side of the pedestrian overpass that takes travelers to the main bus station at Puerto Vallarta, where you can access cars to the more remote areas.

  • What banking services are available at Puerto Vallarta Airport?

    ATMs are available in various areas of the airport and are open at any time of day. The machines are run by Bancomer, Scotiabank, Banorte, and HSBC. You can find some of the ATMs in the Domestic Arrivals section. The airport also offers currency exchange services courtesy of Globo Cambio in the Airside and Domestic Arrival areas.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Among airlines operating Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Seattle and Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    Flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    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
    • Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class
    • 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $490 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $560 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta pass through?

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

    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Seattle to Puerto Vallarta route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $525 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $593, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Seattle to Puerto Vallarta route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle 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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Puerto Vallarta?

    Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Playa de los Muertos, Malecon and Marina Vallarta. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    A nonstop flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta takes 4h 55m, covering 2,079 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:19 am and lands at 1:14 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:38 am and lands at 1:33 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $562. Book 2 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $421 to $2,895. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta looking right now?

    One-way fares from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 17m, compared with 7h 27m via San Diego (SAN) and 7h 34m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Seattle and Puerto Vallarta?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flight?

    Round-trip flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta range from $467 to $701, with an average of $562 over the past 12 months. Anything below $467 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights?

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

    • • Alaska Airlines
    • • Delta
    • • Aeromexico
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Seattle to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $525 - about $68 less than Sunday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Puerto Vallarta trip for January. Fares historically average $471 round-trip in that month - typically $219 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Delta is the strongest pick on this route. 89% of Delta flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 86%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 14 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $490 round-trip on this route - about $70 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.
    - The Westin Playa Vallarta, An All-Inclu
    - Meliá Puerto Vallarta
    - Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta By IHG
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the available airlines at Seattle Airport (SEA) and has under-seat power outlets. Travelers can access these in Baggage Claim, and the Main Terminal Concourses A, B, C, and D. Extra outlets are also available near the C, D, and N gates.
  • By approaching airport volunteers, you can find general information regarding services at Seattle Airport. Travelers can easily identify them by their blue jackets and can also get directions from red-clad "Pathfinder" customer service agents who are usually holding an iPad.
  • Aeromexico Airlines provides wheelchair services for passengers with a disability, so it is best to let the staff know if you need this service when making your reservation. You can also ask for a wheelchair from the airlines to get to your next flight or to get your luggage to the car once you get to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
  • Arrivals can go to the few travel agency offices at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) that are ready to assist them with local holiday arrangements, travel options, or hotel bookings, even on a very last-minute basis outside of Puerto Vallarta.
  • Travelers who like to see and explore Puerto Vallarta at their own speed can rent a car on arrival at the Rental car centers in Terminal 1. The available rental car companies inside the airport are Avis, Europcar Budget, Alamo, Fox, National, Hertz, and Thrifty.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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