How long is the flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Departing from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta will take you 8h 23m. The distance between Des Moines and Puerto Vallarta is about 1591 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta round-trip from $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $437, and American Airlines, from $498. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Puerto Vallarta ranges from 0.2 - 14.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 14.3 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Puerto Vallarta when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Puerto Vallarta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta flights typically cost between $548 and $646 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $417 on American Airlines (Oct 21-Oct 28).

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

Tue 10/215:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/281:23 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$417

Fri 11/76:40 pmDSM - PVR

1 stop20h 29mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/144:32 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop18h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$419

Sun 11/25:06 amDSM - PVR

1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/242:21 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$462

Sat 11/86:00 pmDSM - PVR

1 stop17h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/152:23 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$464

Tue 11/45:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/94:30 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$467

Fri 11/71:05 pmDSM - PVR

2 stops45h 42mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/1411:55 amPVR - DSM

2 stops22h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$549

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Tue 10/215:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/283:48 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop16h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/23

$417

Tue 9/306:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/712:25 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$467

Fri 11/76:40 pmDSM - PVR

1 stop20h 29mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/144:32 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop18h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$419

Sat 11/86:00 pmDSM - PVR

1 stop17h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/152:23 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$464

Tue 11/45:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/94:30 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$467

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Tue 9/306:00 amDSM - PVR

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/712:25 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$467

Tue 9/304:09 pmDSM - PVR

2 stops21h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/71:15 pmPVR - DSM

2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$713

Fri 10/36:08 amDSM - PVR

1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/512:25 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$607

Fri 10/39:20 amDSM - PVR

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1212:25 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$696

Fri 10/36:12 pmDSM - PVR

2 stops19h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/51:25 pmPVR - DSM

1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$697

Fri 10/33:40 pmDSM - PVR

3 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/55:50 pmPVR - DSM

3 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$705

Fri 10/33:40 pmDSM - PVR

3 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/1210:11 amPVR - DSM

2 stops11h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/22

$739

One-way flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta
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Sat 11/156:40 pmDSM - PVR

1 stop20h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$145

Wed 12/243:00 pmDSM - PVR

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$353

Wed 12/2411:32 amDSM - PVR

1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$398

Wed 12/241:30 pmDSM - PVR

2 stops23h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$436

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DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Tue 10/21

5:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/28

3:48 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 12m

$417

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

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Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:40 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop20h 29m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 11/14

4:32 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 08m

$419

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

6:00 pm-11:33 am

1 stop17h 33m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 11/15

2:23 pm-8:32 am

1 stop18h 09m

$464

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/7

12:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$467

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

5:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 33m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sun 11/9

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$467

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

5:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$185

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$383

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

11:32 am-11:07 am

1 stop23h 35m

$398

Des MoinesPuerto Vallarta

DSM - PVR

DSMPVR

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

1:30 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$436

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Puerto Vallarta 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 Des Moines-Puerto Vallarta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 DSM to PVR?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Vallarta

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
Departing from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta will take you 8h 23m. The distance between Des Moines and Puerto Vallarta is about 1591 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta round-trip from $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $437, and American Airlines, from $498. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta 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 Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$250	Average$648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$437	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$498	Average$624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Vallarta

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