George Bush Intercontinental to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
892 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 12m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
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 IAH to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 12m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 12m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAH→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.
Houston to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 2h 12m for the 892-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 $119. 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines 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.