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

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1,326 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2257+1
UA United
738
9:35 AM
MDT
12:53 PM
CST
3h 18m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN514
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
MDT
2:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN515
WN Southwest
737
11:50 AM
CST
3:06 PM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA296+1
UA United
738
1:55 PM
CST
5:20 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 15m AAACAS AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
AUS Austin 5h 36m ACDLF9 WN Austin (AUS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAACAV AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 40m VB AVCMF9 Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m ACCMF9 WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 5h 59m 8CACAV ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 8m 2IACAF AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SAN San Diego 6h 11m ACASCM AS San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 26m AAACAF AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
HOU Houston 6h 35m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta flights
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Denver to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,326 mi 3h 12m nonstop

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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 77% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7S7 3h05 77%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 77% Y4
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,687
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
PVR → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric DEN→PVR ASE→PVR
Distance from DEN 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 3h 12m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

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 12m gate to gate.
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 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,326 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to PVR: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from PVR to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to PVR is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).