Austin to Puerto Vallarta (AUS–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 810 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 5 | 737 | 2h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Austin
| Metric | AUS→PVR | SAT→PVR | CLL→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 52m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 34% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to PVR
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to PVR is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 810 miles (1,303 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Houston (IAH).