$53 Cheap flight deals from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana (TIJ)

Flights From Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is highly popular as a vacation destination and is well served by a variety of airlines operating through most air travel hubs in the United States. Locating discount flights from Puerto Vallarta is fairly easy with Orbitz.com, which presents you with a list of flights departing from Puerto Vallarta Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport. This is the only airport operating in the city and is located at AP 44A, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, about 2.8 miles from the city. Major airlines flying into the airport include American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines and Aeromexico.

Parking at the Airport

The parking facilities at the airport are available at a starting rate of about $1.90 per hour and rise to a cost of approximately $28.65 for the first day, $18 the second day and $7.20 each day thereafter. Losing the ticket for your parked car will incur an extra fee of $17.

Transportation to Ordaz Airport

Taxi fares are federally regulated. The rates are applied per vehicle rather than per person, and each taxi is capable of holding up to three passengers. The fares are also set by travel zones. The 5- to 10-minute trip from the downtown area costs about $18. Larger groups need to find available shuttle vans, which may cost about twice as much as taking a taxi. Local bus service is also available and costs about $0.55.

A Meal Before Departing

Food is available at the airport to provide travelers with a snack or meal before they board their flights from Vallarta. Snacks are available from the Coffee Cafe and Starbucks, while more hearty meals can be purchased at the Henry J Bean's Bar & Grill or the Carl's Jr. located in the airport food service area.

Tijuana International Airport

For cheap flights to Tijuana, Mexico, visit Orbitz.com. You can find deals on your air ticket that will leave you with extra cash for your trip. When you arrive in Tijuana, you'll most likely come to the Tijuana International Airport, also known as General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport. The airport is located in Baja California. Aeromexico and Interjet are two of the major carriers for this airport.

Transportation from Tijuana

You can purchase transportation from the airport to the city center through taxi cabs, vans or sedans. Expect to pay between 200 and 300 pesos for the ride. If you want to take the bus, you'll pay 8.5 pesos, which is under $1. If you're coming into the area from the U.S. side of the border or taking the bus back to the U.S., you'll pay approximately $5 for a one-way trip.

Weather in Tijuana

Tijuana, Mexico, is a hot region, and you should plan for the heat. The average annual temperature is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so be prepared for warm days and cooler nights.

Major Attractions in Tijuana

For nature lovers, the Cañon de Guadalupe is a beautiful camping area that shouldn't be missed. See the greyhound races that are popular in Tijuana at the Agua Caliente Hipodromo and Galgodromo. The city hosts the International Dance Festival, as well. For tickets to events and to find cheap flights to Tijuana, visit Orbitz.com.