Flying from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta two hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your BFL to PVR flight.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BFL and PVR:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
ر.ق. 1,127 is currently the best price for a one-way Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,509. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFL to PVR if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport.
Handy information about Bakersfield Airport (BFL)
BFL is located at 3701 Wings Way.
81% of flights leaving Bakersfield Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from BFL.
Central Bakersfield to Bakersfield Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BFL. Whether you have an early flight from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel close to PVR if you're catching a late Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and see more of Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Bakersfield Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BFL to PVR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include 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, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are highlights.
