Boston Logan to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
2485 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 24m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Boston Logan
Boston Logan International sits across the harbour from downtown — one of the most central airport locations in the country, just 3 miles from the Financial District. The Silver Line SL1 bus runs free for arriving passengers from each terminal directly to South Station in around 15 minutes; the MBTA Blue Line via the airport shuttle reaches downtown Boston in 25 minutes. JetBlue has its largest base here; Delta and AA add significant capacity, and transatlantic service from Aer Lingus, BA, Virgin and Lufthansa is dense.
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport is 7 km north of central Puerto Vallarta. Public buses run from the highway 200 m from the terminal for 13 MXN; resort shuttles cost $15–$30. Fares from the US Pacific coast peak in winter (January–March) when American snowbirds drive demand; September and October are the cheapest months and weather is increasingly favourable as the rainy season ends.
Who flies BOS to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 24m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 24m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 24m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 24m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 24m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 24m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 5h 24m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BOS→PVR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Boston to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Boston Logan (BOS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 5h 24m for the 2485-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) is the primary international airport for Puerto Vallarta. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.