Flights from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Mexico City
- 8h 18m
- two tickets, via Cancun
- $303
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 1,516 mi (2,440 km)
fastest
Via Mexico City
Mexico
8h 18m
with the connection
Tampa to Mexico City
flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta
flight 1h 48m
Via Dallas
8h 43m
with the connection
Tampa to Dallas
flight 2h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Puerto Vallarta: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Puerto Vallarta
flight 2h 53m
two ticketsfrom $495
Via Cancun
Mexico
9h 37m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $303
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Tampa to cities closest to Puerto Vallarta
Tampa to Mexico City
Mexico City: 405 mi (651 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 3h 30m
Tampa to San Antonio
San Antonio: 738 mi (1,187 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 2h 50m
from $180
Tampa to Austin
Austin: 812 mi (1,306 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 2h 45m
from $143
Tampa to Houston
Houston: 879 mi (1,415 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 2h 30m
from $132
Tampa to Phoenix
Phoenix: 979 mi (1,575 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 4h 46m
from $194
Tampa to Dallas
Dallas: 985 mi (1,585 km) from Puerto Vallarta, flight 2h 50m
from $114
To Puerto Vallarta from cities closest to Tampa
Cancun to Puerto Vallarta
Cancun: 544 mi (875 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 33m
from $85
Dallas to Puerto Vallarta
Dallas: 916 mi (1,474 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 53m
from $158
Detroit to Puerto Vallarta
Detroit: 994 mi (1,600 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 59m
New York to Puerto Vallarta
New York: 1,004 mi (1,616 km) from Tampa, flight 5h 37m
from $210
Chicago to Puerto Vallarta
Chicago: 1,005 mi (1,618 km) from Tampa, flight 4h 45m
Toronto to Puerto Vallarta
Toronto: 1,099 mi (1,768 km) from Tampa, flight 5h 30m
from $173
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Mexico City.
What is the fastest way to fly from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta?
Via Mexico City: 3h 30m to the connection, 1h 48m after it, about 8h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Cancun from $303. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Tampa and Puerto Vallarta?
Mexico City (8h 18m total), Dallas (8h 43m total) and Cancun (9h 37m total).
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Tampa?
1,516 mi (2,440 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.