4
Aerolíneas
21×
Por semana
$9,000 MXN
Desde (est.)
3h
Directo
Puerto Vallarta (PVR) → Los Angeles (LAX)
Puerto Vallarta
Aeropuerto Internacional Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
DISTANCE
2 119 km
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
🇺🇸
LAX ·
- País
- USA
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Moneda
- USD
- Visa (paisano)
- B1/B2 required
- Audiencia
- Alta — corredor paisano-USA
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇲🇽Aeromexico
AM
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- 25kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇺🇸American Airlines
AA
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 21× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles: airlines, fares, timing
Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles links one of the main beach destinations of the Mexican Pacific with southern California, with around 21 flights a week. The traffic is made up of US tourists heading for Vallarta and Mexican travellers bound for California. Block time is about three hours.
Airlines operating this route
Four carriers fly PVR-LAX: Aeroméxico and American Airlines operate full-service with baggage included, while Volaris and Southwest Airlines fly it low-cost. The wide supply keeps prices competitive.
MXN fares — what to expect
PVR-LAX fares follow the holiday calendar — the US winter, Holy Week and the summer are the peaks. For those dates, booking one to two months ahead is sensible. Off-season, three to five weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN.
Get live fares on Aviasales →
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast, is the second-largest city in the United States and the heart of the entertainment industry, with a large Mexican-origin community. From Puerto Vallarta it is an urban and family-visit destination, as well as a key source market for beach tourism.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles? Direct PVR-LAX flights are operated by Aeromexico, American Airlines, Volaris, Southwest Airlines. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the PVR-LAX flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.0 hours. The PVR-LAX route runs roughly 21 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book PVR-LAX for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on PVR-LAX? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? B1/B2 required. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
Related articles
Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
Dónde hospedarse · Los Angeles
Hoteles en Los Angeles — presupuesto en pesos
Económico
Hostal & 2-3★
$700–1,500 MXN / noche
Medio
Confort 3-4★
$1,500–3,500 MXN / noche
Lujo
5★ & resort
$3,500+ MXN / noche
Hotellook compara 70+ sitios de reserva incluyendo Booking.com, Agoda, Trip.com — reservar nos da una pequeña comisión sin costo adicional.
Todos los hoteles en Los Angeles