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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 12:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 3:26 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 51m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta takes 4h 51m, covering 2,079 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 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.

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

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.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$80 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 Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $418 to $3,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• Aeromexico
• WestJet

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.

One-way fares from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 2h 14m.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta. 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 34m via San Francisco (SFO) and 7h 43m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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.

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 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.

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 First Class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.