Flying from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Minneapolis. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
The most popular route is from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. Sun Country Airlines operates a 5am departure between MSP and PVR.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Minneapolis to PVR.
Peak months like March or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Get there in one go from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Direct flights from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are available from here.
When leaving from MSP, you can catch a direct flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MSP to PVR.
Among carriers on this route, Delta has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to PVR that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and PVR include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta International Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta International Airport, central Puerto Vallarta is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
₹ 29,269 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 56,928. These fares can change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Minneapolis to PVR, book your plane ticket eight months before your planned departure.
January is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). March is when most people travel to Puerto Vallarta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Minneapolis to PVR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Vallarta
Start your Puerto Vallarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Vallarta Eats Food Tours are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Puerto Vallarta to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Malecón Puerto Vallarta.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Zapopan is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without a visit to OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon.