Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta is one hour behind Minneapolis and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from 11 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights. The 07:07 departure with Sun Country Airlines is the earliest flight available. Sun Country Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:27.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MSP to PVR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Puerto Vallarta (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 89.36% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier for MSP to PVR flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSP and PVR include:
Denver International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Right now, $233 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $569. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to PVR by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MSP to PVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, data shows 77.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Book a hotel near PVR if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to PVR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
León de los Aldama is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without a visit to ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.
