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

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UA2257+1
UA United
738
9:35 AM
MDT
12:53 PM
CST
3h 18m
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M T W T F S S
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WN514
WN Southwest
737
11:01 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
CST
3h 14m
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UA296+1
UA United
738
1:55 PM
CST
5:20 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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WN515
WN Southwest
737
3:10 PM
CST
6:34 PM
MDT
3h 24m
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Denver to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 14m nonstop 58 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 14m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes PVR Routes DEN Live Flights PVR Live Flights DEN Delays
Carriers on this route

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 7 738 3h18 88% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 3h14 88% – –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 88% – Y4
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to PVR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,820
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.
Know before you go

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 14m to 3h 18m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

DEN–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time3h 14m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 3h 14m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DEN to PVR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, CRP, TUS, DAL, SAT, NLU, VNY, LAS, PSP, SCF, SBA, PWK, BNA, TVC, OAK, STL, RNO, MSP, MKE, YLW, BHM, BFI, YQR, PBI, RSW, YWG, FLL, MIA, DTW, IAD, HPN, YUL, BOS, JFK, IAH, SAN, AUS, HOU, PHX, SLC, SJC, SFO, DFW, LAX, YEG, SNA, YYC, ATL, MEX, MTY, YYZ, SMF, GDL, YVR, EWR, ORD, PDX and SEA. 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.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PVR ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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