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Puerto Vallarta.£162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£168 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£177 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£191 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £193, select.
Puerto Vallarta.£193 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Puerto Vallarta.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Puerto Vallarta on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £193, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Puerto Vallarta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Puerto Vallarta flights are currently cheapest in February.
Feb
from £162
Mar
from £165
Apr
from £177
May
from £193
Jun
from £245
Jul
from £236
Aug
from £194
Sep
from £193
Oct
from £193
Nov
from £193
Dec
from £414
Jan
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Houston to Puerto Vallarta: Alternative routes

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Houston to Puerto Vallarta: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£162
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week44

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Puerto Vallarta is £162. 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.
2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Puerto Vallarta.
United, Air Canada and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Houston to Puerto Vallarta.
As of February 2026, there are 88 flights per week flying from Houston to Puerto Vallarta.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Puerto Vallarta is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Puerto Vallarta Airport on Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 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.

Flying from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): What you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when searching for a flight from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

  • Book a direct Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Houston.

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United Airlines at 12:36pm. Go for the first IAH to PVR departure with United Airlines at 8:02am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to PVR.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) depart from this terminal.

  • When departing from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport with United Airlines.

  • United Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IAH to PVR.

  • United Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 81.82% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.

  • Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Think about setting out from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) plane ticket from this hub.

  • Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to PVR leaving from HOU. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.

  • On the HOU to PVR route, Southwest Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.

  • Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose Southwest Airlines. 93.44% of its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport touch down as planned.

  • HOU is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Houston to PVR flight? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

  • The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.

  • The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta

  • Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to the centre of Puerto Vallarta is roughly 3 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • £50 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. A return flight starts at £162. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book four months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to PVR.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Houston to PVR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Before locking in your Houston to PVR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about Puerto Vallarta

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Puerto Vallarta right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Vallarta Eats Food Tours are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Puerto Vallarta itinerary.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Puerto Vallarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, consider Zapopan, about 193 kms (120 miles) east of Puerto Vallarta. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica de Zapopan and Exposición Temporal De Tukankamon are key highlights.

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