Flying from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is two hours ahead of Long Beach and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGB to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LGB and PVR:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight is 217 €. A return ticket right now is 466 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGB to PVR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LGB to PVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83% of flights departing from Long Beach Municipal Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LGB.
To get to Long Beach Municipal Airport from central Long Beach, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LGB:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're landing on a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you'd like to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGB to PVR in February. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
León de los Aldama is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
