Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta one hour behind Detroit.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DTW to PVR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta has direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
With 67.86% of services arriving as planned, Delta is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to PVR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and PVR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
116 € is the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start from 365 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to PVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights taking off from Detroit Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.


