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421 € Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta

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Flight deals from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 534 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.421 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 421 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.522 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 522 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.534 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 534 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.608 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.608 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.648 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 648 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.734 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 734 €, select.
Puerto Vallarta.766 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 766 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta is 421 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta. But we found flights with one or more stops from 421 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Puerto Vallarta Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Puerto Vallarta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Puerto Vallarta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Puerto Vallarta.

Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know

  • Des Moines and Puerto Vallarta share the same timezone, UTC-6.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DSM to PVR flight.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DSM and PVR include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)

  • At the moment, 178 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 421 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSM to PVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSM to PVR.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Of the departures from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)

Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta

  • Puerto Vallarta Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Puerto Vallarta in September.

  • The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to PVR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its popular sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • León de los Aldama is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without seeing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.

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