Highlights
New Direct FlightsGetting to Tamarindo is now a breeze. Starting operation in November 2024 but bookable now, new direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and Atlanta (ATL) to Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO) will offer enhanced connectivity and a more seamless journey to our corner of the world.
AEROTAMARINDO: SIX-SEATER SHUTTLEOur aviation shuttle, a private flight on our four-, six- or eight-seat jet, currently offers direct service to Chamela from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). The short 25-minute flight will take you over the Costalegre that culminates with a breathtaking aerial view of the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve. A Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo representative will be awaiting your arrival, and together, you’ll embark on a 55-minute drive to the Resort.
This private aviation service is available upon request any day of the week. Starting November 1, a shared aviation service will be operating weekly on Wednesday and Sunday. For questions or to learn more, please contact one of our Tamarindo Travel Experts.
SMOOTH FLYING
Our corner of the Jalisco coastline offers incomparable scenery, where rugged cliffs and imposing mountains meet the waves of the Pacific. The closest airport is Manzanillo-Costalegre International Airport (ZLO), just a 50-minute drive from our magnificent lobby, La Mansión. Flying to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR; 3 hr 50 min by car) or Guadalajara International Airport (GDL; 3 hr 49 min by car) will also bring you closer to our secluded Resort. Allow our Tamarindo Travel Experts to coordinate your transfer from Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara. Allow our Tamarindo Travel Experts to help with all your travel logistics from wherever you are.
Nonstop flights to Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara from major airports in the United States, Canada and Mexico make your journey to Tamarindo swift and easy. Opt to start your Tamarindo experience in the air and board a small plane that will fly you directly to Tamarindo as you immerse yourself in the Mexican countryside.
Let us plan the route that best suits your needs.
Airports
- Manzanillo-Costalegre International Airport (ZLO)
- Experience new direct flights from Atlanta and Los Angeles to Manzanillo International Airport starting November 2, 2024. ZLO is currently served by four international flights from North America and a daily service from Mexico City, with three flights daily operated by Aeromexico and Delta. The airport is also serviced by major international carriers including United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, WestJet and Aeromexico/Delta.
- Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
- PVR airport has direct service with 31 international flights to/from North America. International carriers include United, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska, Air Canada, Jet Blue, West Jet and AeroMexico. The airport also has a selection of national carriers. We offer a range of transport options between PVR airport and Tamarindo, including automobile transfer, helicopter, smaller plane and larger charter plane options. Ask our Tamarindo Travel Experts Team about these services or allow them to coordinate your family’s private transfer arrangements.
- Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)
- GDL airport has direct service with 22 international flights to/from North America. International carriers include United, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska and AeroMexico. The two national carriers are Volaris and Viva Aero bus. We offer a range of transport options between GDL airport and Tamarindo, including automobile transfer, helicopter, smaller plane and larger charter plane options. All of these transportation arrangements are reserved and coordinated by our on-site Tamarindo Travel Experts Team.
- Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
- MEX airport has direct service with 28 international flights to/from North America. International carriers include United, American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada and AeroMexico. It also has a selection of national carriers. Aero Mexico/Delta offers a twice-daily flight from MEX to ZLO, increasing to three times daily from November 1, 2023. If you are travelling with a larger group, please ask our team about private luxury charter service between MEX and ZLO airport. Transportation arrangements are reserved and coordinated by our on-site Tamarindo Travel Experts Team.
ON YOUR WAY TO PARADISE
LAX offers service to all four of our international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico/Delta direct service from LAX (Bookable now)
Total Journey Time: 4 hr 10 min
PVR Airport– American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and Spirit
Total Journey Time: 4.15 – 6.5 hr
GDL Airport – AeroMexico/Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Volaris and VivaAerobus
Total Journey Time: 4 hr 15 min – 8 hr 45 min
MEX Airport – Delta/AeroMexico, American Airlines
Total Journey Time: 1 hr 30 min
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
JFK International Airport offers direct service to three of our international airports.
ZLO Airport – Connect from JFK through Mexico City airport to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
MEX Airport – Delta/Aero Mexico, American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue and VivaAerobus
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
PVR Airport – Once daily direct service with JetBlue*
Total Journey Time: 6 hr 45 min – 9 hr 15 min
GDL Airport – One daily direct service with Volaris
Total Journey Time: 6 hr 50 min – 11 hr 20 min
Newark International Airport offers direct service to two of our international airports.
ZLO Airport – Connect from EWR through IAH with United Airlines. Or go through LAX to ZLO with Alaska Airlines.
PVR Airport – Three weekly direct services with United Airlines. Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Total Journey Time: 7 hr – 9 hr 30 min
MEX Airport – Direct services with United Airlines.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Vancouver International Airport offers direct flights to two of the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Connect from YVR through Calgary with Westjet with their direct flight to Manzanillo with a total flight time of 7 hr 42 min or connect through Mexico City with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
PVR Airport – Direct service from YVR with AirCanada, WestJet and Flair Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 55 min – 8 hr 25 min
GDL Airport – Connect from YVR to Guadalajara with these top routes.*
- Connect through Dallas with American Airlines
- Connect through San Francisco with AirCanada
- Or connect through LAX with WestJet or AirCanada
Total Journey Time: 9 hr 10 min – 12 hr 40 min
MEX Airport – Daily flights from YVR to Mexico City International Airport with Delta/AeroMexico, AirCanada and WestJet.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Calgary International Airport (YYC) offers direct flights to three of the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Direct flights on Thursday, Friday & Sunday with WestJet.*
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 52 min
PVR Airport – Two daily direct services from Calgary with WestJet, Sunwing and Flair Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 40 min – 8 hr 10 min
GDL Airport – Connect from YYC to Guadalajara with these top routes.*
- Connect through Dallas with American Airlines
- Connect through LAX with WestJet, AeroMexico/Delta or AirCanada
Total Journey Time: 10 hr 34 min – 14 hr
MEX Airport – No direct flights
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) can connect you to all of the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Connect through Mexico City with daily flights from Delta/Aeromexico.
Total Journey Time: 10 hr 36 min
PVR Airport – Connect through DFW airport with American Airlines and Delta/Aeromexico or through Atlanta Airport with Delta/Aeromexico.
Total Journey Time: 9 hr 30 min – 12 hr
GDL Airport – Connect from BOS to Guadalajara with these top routes.
- Connect through Dallas with American Airlines.
- Connect through Houston with United Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 8 hr 50 min – 11 hr 15 min
MEX Airport – Daily direct flight available from Boston to Mexico City Int Airport
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can connect you to all of the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Connect through DFW with American Airlines. Or connect through Houston with United Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 7 hr 50 min
PVR Airport – Direct flights connect you from ORD with United Airlines, American Airlines and Volaris.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 41 min – 8 h 15 min
GDL Airport – Direct flights from ORD to Guadalajara with Delta/AeroMexico, Volaris and Frontier.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 41 min – 9 hr 15 min
MEX Airport – Direct flights available from ORD to Mexico City.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can connect you to all the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Connect through Mexico City with Delta/Aeromexico. Or connect through Phoenix with American Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 9 hr 25 min
PVR Airport – Direct flights connect you from SFO with United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 4 hr 39 min – 7 hr 10 min
GDL Airport – One daily direct flight connects you from SFO to Guadalajara with Delta/Aeromexico. Or connect through Phoenix with American Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 5 min – 8 hr 35 min
MEX Airport – Daily direct flights available from SFO to Mexico with Delta/Aeromexico and United Airlines.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has direct access to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
ZLO Airport – Only with two connections.
PVR Airport – Direct flight from SAN to PVR with Alaska Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 55 min – 6 hr 25 min
GDL Airport – Only with connections. American Airlines through DFW. Or United Airlines with IAH.
MEX Airport – Only with connections.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offers service to all four of our serviced international airports.
ZLO Airport – Twice weekly direct flights with American Airlines on Wednesday and Saturday.*
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 50 min
PVR Airport – Daily direct flights with American Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 50 min – 6 hr 15 min
GDL Airport – Daily direct flights with American Airlines and Volaris.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 50 min – 7 hr 15 min
MEX Airport – Daily direct flights with American Airlines and Delta/AeroMexico.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Bush International Airport (IAH) in Houston offers service to all four of our international airports.
ZLO Airport – One direct flight weekly with United Airlines on Saturdays.*
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 55 min
PVR Airport – Twice daily direct flights with United Airlines.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 30 min – 6 hr
GDL Airport – Daily direct flights with United Airlines, Volaris and VivaAerobus.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 20 min – 6 hr 50 min
MEX Airport – Daily direct flights with Delta/AeroMexico, United Airlines, Volaris and VivaAerobus.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Phoenix Sky Habor International Airport (PHX) offers service to all four of our international airports.
ZLO Airport – Twice weekly direct flights with American Airlines on Wednesday and Saturday.*
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 55 min
PVR Airport - Daily flights with American Airlines and Southwest.
Total Journey Time: 3 hr 30 min – 6 hr
GDL Airport – Daily direct flights with American Airlines and Volaris.
Total Journey Time: 4 hr – 7 hr 20 min
MEX Airport – One daily direct service with American Airlines.
*Connect with our daily flights from MEX to ZLO with Delta/AeroMexico.
Atlanta International Airpot (ATL) can connect you to all the international airports that service Tamarindo.
ZLO Airport – Aeromexico/Delta direct service from ATL. Starting November 2, 2024
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 20 min
PVR Airport – Direct flights from ATL to Puerto Vallarta with Aeromexico/Delta.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 30 min – 8 hr
GDL Airport – Direct flights from ATL to Guadalajara with Aeromexico/Delta.
Total Journey Time: 5 hr 50 min – 9 hr
Sample routes are based on current flight schedules offered by our airline partners. Please consult with our Tamarindo Travel Experts who can recommend the best fly path for you and your family.
*Some flights are seasonal
Transfers to the Resort
Transfer from ZLO to Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo: 50 mins
Transfer from GDL to Four Season Resort Tamarindo:
Road: 3.5 hr
Helicopter: 1 hr
Small Plane: 1 hr
Transfer from PVR to Four Season Resort Tamarindo:
Road: 3.3 hr
Helicopter: 1 hr
Small Plane: 1 hr
Plan Your Trip to Tamarindo
From daily shuttle flights to arrival services, discover everything you need to make your Tamarindo experience one of a kind.
Airlines
Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 14 weekly flights; two per day
Flight duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Chicago (ORD) – Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 14 weekly flights; two per day
Flight duration (shortest option): 9 hours, 33 minutes (including a 3-hour, 50-minute layover in Mexico City)
San Diego (via Tijuana + CBX Cross Border Express) – Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 28 weekly flights, four per day
Flight duration (shortest option): 7 hours, 52 minutes (including 2 hours in Tijuana for crossing and flight departure, and a 3-hour layover in Mexico City)
San Francisco (SFO) – Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 17 weekly flights; two+ per day
Flight duration (shortest option): 9 hours, 30 minutes (including a 3-hour, 50-minute layover in Mexico City)
Newark (EWR) – Atlanta (ATL) – Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 14 weekly flights; two per day
Flight duration (shortest option): 10 hours, 54 minutes (including a 1 hour, 14-minute layover in Atlanta, and a 2 hour, 5-minute layover in Mexico City)
Los Angeles (LAX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): two weekly flights
Flight duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Manzanillo (ZLO): two weekly flights
Flight duration: 3 hours, 12 minutes
Houston (IAH) – Manzanillo (ZLO): one weekly flight
Flight duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Calgary (YYC) – Manzanillo (ZLO): three weekly flights
Flight duration: 4 hours, 57 minutes
*Seasonal
Vancouver (YVR) – Mexico City (MEX) – Manzanillo (ZLO): 28 weekly flights; two+ flights per day
Flight duration (shortest option): 9 hours, 32 minutes (including a 2 hour, 35-minute layover in Mexico City)
Vancouver (YVR) – Calgary (YYC) – Manzanillo (ZLO): three weekly flights
Flight duration (shortest option): 7 hours, 41 minutes (including a 1 hour, 23-minute layover in Calgary)
*Seasonal