Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta one hour behind Chicago.
Flights from ORD to PVR start from 07:55 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 09:55 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ORD to PVR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
American Airlines offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Puerto Vallarta — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ORD to PVR flights, with 81.25% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and PVR:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Right now, P5,963 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P16,310. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to PVR if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar to explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Puerto Vallarta in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Vallarta is May, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to PVR in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are key highlights.
