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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £250. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Puerto Vallarta.£84 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £84, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£97 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £97, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£100 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£104 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£105 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£117 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£118 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£148 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £148, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£191 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£192 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£223 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £223, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£262 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in November.
Mar
from £126
Apr
from £105
May
from £108
Jun
from £117
Jul
from £100
Aug
from £118
Sep
from £97
Oct
from £104
Nov
from £84
Dec
from £306
Jan
from £192
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Direct flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta

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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£84
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time4 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is £226. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.
American Airlines, United and Emirates fly direct from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.
As of March 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Puerto Vallarta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Puerto Vallarta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know

  • Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).

  • The average time for a direct Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight is 4 hours 45 minutes.

  • Chicago and Puerto Vallarta (where Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.

  • The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Take your pick of 10 direct services each week. United Airlines operates a 7:19am departure between ORD and PVR.

  • Your flight from Chicago to PVR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) take off from this terminal.

  • When jetting out of ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport with American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to PVR.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is United. Its services arrive as planned 77.78% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to PVR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)

  • Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and PVR:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

    • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • MDW is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PVR flight:

  • 76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • When looking for a plane ticket from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.

  • RFD is roughly 145 kms (90 miles) from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta

  • From Puerto Vallarta International Airport, central Puerto Vallarta is around 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

  • £84 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Return flights start at £226. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Book six months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to PVR.

  • Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to PVR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). March is the busiest month to travel to Puerto Vallarta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in September.

  • The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your Chicago to PVR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC and 30ºC.

More about Puerto Vallarta

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Vallarta right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta International Airport:

  • Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Malecón Puerto Vallarta are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Puerto Vallarta travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa Camarones.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Puerto Vallarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.

  • Zapopan is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without dropping by OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.

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