Travelling from Madison Airport (MSN) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Madison.
Your MSN to PVR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madison Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSN and PVR:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Madison Airport (MSN)
MSN is located at 4000 International Lane.
75% of flights that take off from Madison Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Madison to Madison Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MSN. Whether you have an early flight from Madison Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel close to PVR if you have a late Madison Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Madison Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. For smaller crowds, head 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 Madison Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSN to PVR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to tick off its popular sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
