Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
1632 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 41m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
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 FLL to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 41m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 41m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 41m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 41m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 41m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 41m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 41m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 3h 41m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→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.
Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 3h 41m for the 1632-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 $169. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 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.