Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is one hour behind Washington DC and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your DCA to PVR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DCA and PVR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight is $182. A round-trip fare right now is $394. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from DCA to PVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to PVR.
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Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near DCA:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Pick up a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA 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 discovered once you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you're ready to explore another side of Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometers east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are key highlights.