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Private Jet Charter Ixtapa (ZIH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Fly privately from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), a 525 km (283 nm) flight, from 1h 00m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,200 all-in.

Distance
525 km
Fastest
1h 00m
From
$5,200
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 17m
    Est. price
    $8,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 09m
    Est. price
    $7,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 08m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 07m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 05m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 03m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 40m
    Est. price
    $5,200

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 525 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 57m

about $7,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 20m

about $11,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 23m

about $12,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 07m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 08m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 07m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta in local time

Take off from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) at about 11:00 local time, after 1h 00m in the air. Puerto Vallarta is on the same time as Ixtapa.

Return flight: Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa

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Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,900; July is the dearest at about $5,700.
  1. Dec: about $5,600
  2. Jan: about $5,000
  3. Feb: about $4,900
  4. Mar: about $5,100
  5. Apr: about $5,200
  6. May: about $5,100
  7. Jun: about $5,600
  8. Jul: about $5,700
  9. Aug: about $5,600
  10. Sept: about $5,100
  11. Oct: about $5,200

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Ixtapa and Puerto Vallarta

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Arrival

132private jets at Puerto Vallarta International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta on your date.

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

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$10,700
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,850

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 50m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 10m door to door

You save 2h 20m each, 9h 21m for the group. The jet costs $1,850 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta cost?

$5,200 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $8,300 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Puerto Vallarta International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)Ixtapa, MexicoArrivalPuerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Fastest flight time: 1h 00mUp to 19 passengers

Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 525 km flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) range from about $5,200 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 00m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 525 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta?
Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Ixtapa area and 5 arriving in the Puerto Vallarta area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta?
About $8,300 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,900 and July about $5,700. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Puerto Vallarta?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): 132, so PVR is the main private-jet airport for Puerto Vallarta. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Puerto Vallarta.

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Aircraft for Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta

These jets can fly the 525 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Ixtapa

Ixtapa → Acapulco (ACA)204 kmIxtapa → Uruapan (UPN)209 kmIxtapa → Morelia (MLM)254 kmIxtapa → Toluca (TLC)278 kmIxtapa → Colima (CLQ)291 kmIxtapa → Mexico City (MEX)324 kmIxtapa → Mexico City (NLU)351 kmIxtapa → Querétaro (QRO)361 kmIxtapa → Puebla (PBC)369 kmIxtapa → Manzanillo (ZLO)369 kmIxtapa → Silao (BJX)377 kmIxtapa → Guadalajara (GDL)379 km

More private jet routes to Puerto Vallarta

Manzanillo (ZLO) → Puerto Vallarta186 kmGuadalajara (GDL) → Puerto Vallarta203 kmColima (CLQ) → Puerto Vallarta235 kmMazatlàn (MZT) → Puerto Vallarta295 kmAguascalientes (AGU) → Puerto Vallarta325 kmZacatecas (ZCL) → Puerto Vallarta362 kmUruapan (UPN) → Puerto Vallarta365 kmDurango (DGO) → Puerto Vallarta390 kmSilao (BJX) → Puerto Vallarta394 km

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