Travelling from Leon Airport (LAP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of La Paz.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LAP to PVR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAP and PVR include:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Tijuana Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leon Airport (LAP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
58 € is the best price for a one-way Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 132 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAP to PVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAP to PVR.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Handy information about Leon Airport (LAP)
Of all flights departing from Leon Airport, 73.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Leon Airport from central La Paz, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAP? If you're boarding an early flight from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Consider booking a hotel near PVR if you're on a late Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to central Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Leon Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAP to PVR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its popular sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are key highlights.
