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$39+ Cheap flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City (PVR - MEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVR — MEX
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:45 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Wed 11/193:15 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/15$82
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:55 amPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Sun 11/233:15 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/15$88
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:45 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Tue 11/186:30 amMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 30mViva
Deal found 10/16$92
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:19 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 31mVolaris
Tue 11/1811:10 amMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 31mVolaris
Deal found 10/15$94
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:50 amPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Tue 11/46:30 amMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 30mViva
Deal found 10/16$96
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:19 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 31mVolaris
Tue 11/1111:10 amMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 31mVolaris
Deal found 10/15$97
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:45 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Tue 11/183:15 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/15$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:45 pmPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Mon 12/83:15 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/16$100
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:50 amPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Fri 10/313:10 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/16$101
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:50 amPVR - MEX
Nonstop1h 35mViva
Sun 10/263:10 pmMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 25mViva
Deal found 10/15$102
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:45 pmPVR - MEX
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:30 amMEX - PVR
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$103

Cheap flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$82
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$39
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$95

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$35 or less
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One-way flight from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City that are best for you.

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Puerto Vallarta

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Mexico City

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Depart

Return

Price

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 11/16

8:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/23

3:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$88

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 2/15

9:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$91

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 11/14

7:31 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/16

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$93

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 11/7

5:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$101

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 11/4

2:39 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/11

3:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$107

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 10/30

8:50 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/4

12:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$109

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 12/5

8:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 12/5

5:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$109

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 11/13

8:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$109

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 11/5

8:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/8

3:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$109

Puerto VallartaMexico City

PVR - MEX

PVRMEX

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 2/14

2:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$110

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Puerto Vallarta-Mexico City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Puerto Vallarta-Mexico City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Puerto Vallarta-Mexico City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Puerto Vallarta-Mexico City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Puerto Vallarta-Mexico City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from Puerto Vallarta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City (average of $26). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $58). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVR to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

The best insider tips for Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City trip
Airlines
Viva

Viva Aerobus offers Zero Fare for budget travelers, including web check-in and one personal item.


Check in with Vivabot via WhatsApp for a quick QR code boarding pass.

Read more about Vivaby Jennifer Simonson
Aeromexico

Aeromexico's Classic fare includes standard seat assignment and a 25% discount on checked baggage.


Use the Aeromexico app for check-in to save time at crowded airports.

Read more about Aeromexicoby Mark Chesnut
Airports
PVR

Security lines at PVR can be long, especially on Sundays and Thursdays. Allow extra time if departing during peak hours.

Read more about PVRby Scott Laird
MEX

For a quick and cheap ride to downtown Mexico City, consider taking the Metrobus Line 4 from MEX.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on Viva

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Aeromexico

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on PVR

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico, Viva, and Volaris from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,683 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,683 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,683 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Viva
7.0
Good
789 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,683 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,151 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,683 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    You will need to book a flight from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Mexico City Benito Juarez if you want to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Ordaz (PVR) to Benito Juarez (MEX) on a regular basis. There are 18 flights to Mexico City from the Puerto Vallarta airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PVR to MEX to be around 1h 15m.

  • How popular is this Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flight route?

    The Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Mexico City Benito Juarez flight path was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in 1h 35m. Fly via Viva to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 410 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $40. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Viva and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $51 and $64, respectively. You may be able to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City on time: Delta (98%), LATAM Airlines (97%), AeroMexico Connect (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    The cheapest flight price from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City is $59. On average you can expect to pay $282. The most popular route, (Puerto Vallarta Ordaz - Mexico City Benito Juarez), can usually be booked for $63.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City (average of $26). Flying from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $58). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$40Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$51Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$64Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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