Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
1557 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 32m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's main hub, with five domestic concourses and a separate international concourse all linked by an underground people mover. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown Atlanta in around 20 minutes for $2.50 — one of the cheapest big-city airport transfers in the country. Fares from ATL are competitive on virtually every route Delta serves; ULCC carriers Spirit and Frontier add discount capacity on the heaviest leisure corridors.
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport is 7 km north of central Puerto Vallarta. Public buses run from the highway 200 m from the terminal for 13 MXN; resort shuttles cost $15–$30. Fares from the US Pacific coast peak in winter (January–March) when American snowbirds drive demand; September and October are the cheapest months and weather is increasingly favourable as the rainy season ends.
Who flies ATL to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 32m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 32m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 32m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 32m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 32m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 32m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 32m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ATL→PVR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Atlanta to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 3h 32m for the 1557-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) is the primary international airport for Puerto Vallarta. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.