{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-PVR", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "PVR", "type": "airport", "city": "Puerto Vallarta", "fullCity": "Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco", "airport": "Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "The flight from Houston to Puerto Vallarta is about 890 miles. Nonstop service on United takes roughly 2 hours and 39 minutes outbound, with the return leg at about 2 hours and 26 minutes — a modest difference of around 13 minutes, so both directions are similar.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "United Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) with 58 weekly flights, operating daily. Departures are spread throughout the morning, typically from around 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the flight takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Puerto Vallarta's airport has taxi stands and car rental services directly on the arrivals level, making both quick and reliable options for reaching the city center. Rideshare services like Uber are not permitted to pick up at the terminal, so travelers must walk outside the airport grounds to use them. A dedicated airport bus service runs to the city center and is the most-used option among budget-conscious travelers, though it can be slower with luggage. Taxis are the fastest door-to-door choice, while private shuttles and rental cars offer more comfort and flexibility for groups or longer stays.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-04T19:32:42Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Vallarta", "title": "Puerto Vallarta", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-18T00:45:36Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Puerto Vallarta bottom out around $361 in early February, with February, September, and October the cheapest months overall at roughly $368–$375 on average. The most expensive stretch is late December, where average fares climb to about $482, and June, December, and July are the priciest months at $456–$461 on average.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, with average fares around $358 during that period. The single cheapest fare appears about 30 days out at $355, while prices climb steadily if you book much earlier or later; summer and holiday periods likely compress that window, so aim for the 4-6 week mark but monitor prices closely for those peak times.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are scheduled on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "United operates nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), with about 58 weekly departures — essentially daily service. The median fare on this route is roughly $905.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Common layover hubs include Mexico City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, and Denver. Mexico City offers the most direct routing and frequent onward connections. Dallas/Fort Worth provides a major hub with numerous daily flights to Puerto Vallarta. Phoenix and Denver offer efficient one-stop itineraries with competitive total travel times, especially on Southwest or United." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "November to April offers dry, sunny days with comfortable humidity and fewer tourists outside the holiday peaks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a completed Mexico tourist card, proof of onward travel, and a payment method for any baggage fees. No visa is required for U.S. citizens for stays under 180 days, and no vaccination certificates are currently needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Puerto Vallarta has one airport, Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). It is located just north of downtown, about 10 minutes by car, and serves all flights to the region." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The most popular and cost-effective way to reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from downtown Houston is the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus, which runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center area to Terminal E every 30 minutes for $4.50 one way. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 from all terminals and offer the fastest door-to-door trip, though at a higher cost than public transit. Hotel shuttles and off-airport parking shuttles also serve the airport, and driving yourself is an option with on-site parking, but traffic on Will Clayton Parkway can add delays. The Downtown Direct bus is the most popular budget choice, while ride-share or taxi is quickest for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Puerto Vallarta airport?", "answer": "Puerto Vallarta Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to or inside the terminal, but several hotels are located within a short drive. One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto is the closest at 0.3 miles (0.5 km), followed by Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta at 0.4 miles (0.6 km) and Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta Golfside & Marina at 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Sleeping inside the terminal is generally discouraged due to limited seating and security restrictions.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/puerto-vallarta-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Puerto Vallarta Airport Guide (PVR) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T20:56:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-04T19:32:42Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/puerto-vallarta-airport/vip-lounge-pvr.htm", "title": "VIP Lounge | Puerto Vallarta Airport", "time_published": "2024-02-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Puerto Vallarta airports?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston offers wheelchair assistance arranged directly through your airline, accessible parking on all levels, a TSA Cares program for assisted security screening, a Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities, a sensory room, and a Mothers Room. Travelers should contact their airline at least 48 hours before departure to arrange mobility assistance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-04T19:32:42Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_culture_in_Puerto_Vallarta", "title": "LGBTQ culture in Puerto Vallarta", "time_published": "2026-04-18T03:38:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Vallarta_Pride", "title": "Puerto Vallarta Pride", "time_published": "2026-06-28T22:01:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto%20Vallarta", "title": "Puerto Vallarta", "time_published": "2026-02-25T23:54:54Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "United Airlines operates flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta using Airbus A320 aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family. No other carriers are listed for this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "United Airlines operates the only nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), and it belongs to the Star Alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but United is the sole nonstop carrier.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "When departing Houston to Puerto Vallarta, the best lounge options are the KLM Crown Lounge and the Air France Lounge, both located in Terminal D. The KLM Crown Lounge is open from 06:00 to 21:00 and has a rating of 3.7, while the Air France Lounge operates from 11:00 to 19:00 with a rating of 3.2. The Air France Lounge offers air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, disabled access, and is located after security and passport control opposite Gate D18B, with a maximum stay of three hours and children under two admitted free.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D Houston TX George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=516920c0-0ba4-4888-ba2e-135e5e839cd3" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/iah-airport.html", "title": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Houston–Puerto Vallarta flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets typically do not include a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fares generally offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta typically offer Economy and recliner‑style Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not." } } } }