Salt Lake City to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
1445 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 18m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International is Delta's principal mountain-region hub, completely rebuilt 2020–2024 with a single new concourse replacing the legacy 1960s terminals. TRAX Green Line light rail runs from the airport directly to downtown Salt Lake City in 25 minutes for $2.50. Delta operates over 90% of the schedule, making SLC essentially a Delta-monopoly hub for many destinations. International long-haul service includes Amsterdam, Paris CDG and seasonal Cancun/Mexico City through Delta and partner KLM.
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 SLC to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 18m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 18m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 18m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 18m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 18m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SLC→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.
Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 3h 18m for the 1445-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. 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.