Flying from Culiacan Airport (CUL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is one hour ahead of Culiacan and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CUL to PVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CUL and PVR:
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Tijuana Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Culiacan Airport (CUL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
£57 is currently the best price for a one-way Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Return flights start at £106. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CUL to PVR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Culiacan Airport (CUL)
Culiacan Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CUL arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Culiacan Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Culiacan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and chase adventure across Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Culiacan Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUL to PVR in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just 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.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, consider León de los Aldama, roughly 370 kms (230 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are key highlights.
