Philadelphia International to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
2210 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 51m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Philadelphia International (PHL) 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 Philadelphia International
Philadelphia International is American Airlines' largest East Coast hub after Charlotte. Six terminals A through F are connected airside, with SEPTA's Airport Line running from each terminal directly to 30th Street Station downtown in 25 minutes for $7.75. American operates the bulk of the schedule; Frontier and Spirit run heavy ULCC operations on leisure routes. Transatlantic service to Europe is dense — daily flights to London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Doha and Dublin make PHL the cheapest gateway for many small-city US travellers heading to Europe.
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 PHL to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 51m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 4h 51m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 51m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 51m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 51m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 51m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 51m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHL→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.
Philadelphia to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 4h 51m for the 2210-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 Philadelphia International (PHL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American 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.