Denver to Puerto Vallarta (DEN–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F968
F9 Frontier
32N
7:10 AM
MDT
10:43 AM
CST
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2010
UA United
738
8:04 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2257
UA United
738
9:40 AM
MDT
1:06 PM
CST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1708
UA United
738
12:28 PM
MDT
4:46 PM
CST
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN514
WN Southwest
737
12:44 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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F969
F9 Frontier
32N
11:58 AM
CST
3:23 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN515
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CST
3:35 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA572
UA United
738
1:34 PM
CST
3:58 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2369
UA United
738
3:43 PM
CST
7:08 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA296
UA United
738
4:15 PM
CST
7:27 PM
MDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 1m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

DEN–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 738 3h18-3h28 34% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 3h01 34%
F9 Frontier 4 32N 3h33 34%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 66%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (11 flights/wk, 34%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to PVR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,052
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → PVR
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
PVR → DEN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Puerto Vallarta is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m to 3h 33m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time3h 1m to 3h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 30 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 3h 1m to 3h 33m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from DEN to PVR. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRP, DAL, SCF, VNY, SAT, PSP, LAS, BNA, BFI, OAK, RNO, MKE, YLW, RSW, FLL, IAD, BOS, YQR, IAH, SJC, YVR, SAN, MSP, SMF, PHX, MEX, SFO, LAX, DFW, STL, MTY, SLC, YWG, YYZ, YYC, HOU, YEG, SNA, EWR, SEA, JFK, PDX, ORD, ATL, DTW, GDL and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVR to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to PVR

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PVR ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CRP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.