Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The Puerto Vallarta International Airport is set to experience a significant boost in its high season traffic with the addition of over 25,000 departure seats this year. In a strategic move to strengthen the influx of visitors, at least three new international routes are planned to be inaugurated in the final month of 2023.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) has announced that Alaska Airlines will commence a new route connecting Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta on December 14. This service is expected to offer four weekly flights, contributing an average of 1,216 monthly departure seats. The connection to Las Vegas, a city renowned for its appeal to Mexican travelers, is anticipated to be a significant draw.
Additionally, two more routes are slated to debut on December 16. The first, from Prince George – the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada – will be operated by Westjet airline. This route will feature a weekly frequency, providing approximately 760 monthly seats.
The second route, from Ontario, California, will be serviced by New Pacific Airlines. This connection, with three weekly departures, stands out due to the larger capacity of the aircraft involved, offering an estimated 2,172 monthly departure seats.
The launch of these flights coincides with the peak of the high season, which has been progressively shaping up in recent weeks. Several airlines have already responded to the growing demand for this Jalisco beach destination by deploying larger capacity planes and increasing flight frequencies.
Moreover, the newly reestablished Mexicana de Aviación is expected to begin operations from the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) in December, further enhancing connectivity to Puerto Vallarta.
These developments signal a robust period for Puerto Vallarta’s tourism and aviation sectors, promising an influx of visitors from key North American markets. As the high season approaches, the region looks forward to welcoming a diverse range of tourists, bolstered by these strategic airline partnerships and expanded flight options.
