Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: trips from £311
Puerto Vallarta mixes a genuine Mexican old town of cobblestones and taco stands with jungle mountains that fall straight into Banderas Bay, giving it more character than most beach resorts.
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Puerto Vallarta
13 – 17 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- £45 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- CASA MARÍA MALECÓN, rated 8.7 by 630 guests
- Free cancellation at CASA MARÍA MALECÓN
£943 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £621 + hotel £322, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 7h 35m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 35m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Lowest fares to Puerto Vallarta by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | £306 | 1 |
| Sacramento | £311 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | £363 | 1 |
| Phoenix | £372 | 4 |
| Salt Lake City | £382 | 1 |
| Reno | £433 | 2 |
| Tucson | £696 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | fine |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March: Humpback whale season in Banderas Bay.
- June, July, August, September, October: Green season: lush hills, warm sea and afternoon downpours, with the lowest prices.
August, September: Height of the rainy season and the Pacific hurricane season, with heavy afternoon storms and high humidity.
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta
- Zona Romántica (Old Town): Cobbled streets, boutique hotels, the most celebrated restaurants and an LGBTQ+ friendly bar scene by Playa Los Muertos.
- Centro and the Malecón: The seafront promenade with sculptures and street performers, and the cathedral behind it.
- Zona Hotelera: Mid-size resorts along the beach between downtown and the airport.
- Marina Vallarta: Golf course, yacht marina and family resorts near the airport.
- Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: Large all-inclusives and Punta Mita's luxury resorts across the state line north of the airport.
What to do in Puerto Vallarta
- Sunset walk on the Malecón past the bronze sculptures
- Water-taxi from Boca de Tomatlán to the car-free village of Yelapa
- Snorkel the Los Arcos marine park
- Boat to the Marietas Islands and their hidden beach
- Whale watching in Banderas Bay from December to March
- Street-taco crawl through the Zona Romántica
Good to know
| Airports | Puerto Vallarta International (PVR) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Kind of trip | beach, food, culture, nightlife, romantic |
Puerto Vallarta in pictures
Questions about Puerto Vallarta
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September: Height of the rainy season and the Pacific hurricane season, with heavy afternoon storms and high humidity.
Do I need a passport for Puerto Vallarta?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Puerto Vallarta; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Puerto Vallarta right now?
Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento, 13 – 17 Nov 2026, from £311 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Puerto Vallarta on the ground?
Puerto Vallarta is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.