Flights Puerto Vallarta → Chicago
As of November 2026, economy flights from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago have a typical range USD 520–1331, median USD 610. Full range across all 235 offers: USD 350–3908. We analyzed 235 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Puerto Vallarta → Chicago
Based on 235 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Puerto Vallarta → Chicago
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva | USD 280 | USD 400 | — |
| Volaris | USD 250 | USD 500 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 61 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago cost?
Based on 235 offers · November 2026
Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights ranged from USD 350 to USD 3908 across 235 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 235 offers.
These 235 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 583 and USD 685
What hidden fees do Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago routes. The breakdown below is based on 235 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| VB | 544 | 59% |
| Y4 | 650 | 131% |
| AS | 45 | 7% |
| DL | 42 | 4% |
| UA | 31 | 4% |
| AA | 55 | 9% |
| AC | 32 | 2% |
Volaris: base ~USD -125 + fees USD 650 = ~USD 525 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 590 + fees USD 31 = ~USD 621 total.
Volaris's USD 650 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 715 base difference shrinks to USD 96 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago?
11 airlines flew Puerto Vallarta to Chicago in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Viva | 1 | — | 362 | n/a |
 Volaris | 36 | 401–584 | 525 | 650 (124%) |
 AM | 17 | 564–799 | 583 | n/a |
 American | 8 | 605–638 | 605 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 66 | 604–664 | 610 | 55 (9%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 4 | 535–721 | 611 | 45 (7%) |
 United Airlines | 22 | 589–1033 | 621 | 31 (5%) |
 United | 3 | 622–667 | 667 | n/a |
 Delta Air Lines | 44 | 582–1863 | 688 | 42 (6%) |
 VivaAerobus | 19 | 350–1625 | 864 | 544 (63%) |
 Air Canada | 15 | 1318–2500 | 1404 | 32 (2%) |
Where do the best Puerto Vallarta → Chicago prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights
- Puerto Vallarta–Chicago had 235 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 610.
- Y4 charges 21.2x more in ancillary fees than UA — USD 650 vs USD 31 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 421 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 391. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago cost?
- Based on 235 offers analyzed, Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights range from USD 350 to USD 3908, with a median price of USD 610. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 197 to the base fare on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago including all fees?
- Viva has the lowest median fare on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago at USD 362 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Puerto Vallarta–Chicago flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 391. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Puerto Vallarta to Chicago routes?
- Puerto Vallarta to Chicago has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 350 to USD 3908 across 235 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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