Cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz from $169
Updated 2026-08-08
1808 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 02m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is Delta Air Lines' second-largest hub and the principal upper-Midwest gateway. Two terminals — Lindbergh (T1) and Humphrey (T2) — connect via shuttle, with METRO Blue Line light rail running from T1 directly to downtown Minneapolis in 25 minutes and to the Mall of America in 13 minutes for $2.50. Sun Country Airlines has its main base here. International long-haul reaches Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavík and Dublin 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 MSP to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 02m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 02m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 02m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 4h 02m for the 1808-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.
6 carriers operate direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines 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.