Traveling from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and Puerto Vallarta are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
To ensure you get on your ZIH to PVR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
$100 is the best price for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Return flights start from $159. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ZIH to PVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
When it comes to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is around 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ZIH:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel close to PVR if you're taking a late Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
Booking your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to the center of Puerto Vallarta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the most popular month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Puerto Vallarta in May.
Lock in your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZIH to PVR in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometers east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are highlights.