Dallas-Fort Worth to Puerto Vallarta (DFW–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DFW Airport Page →
984 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY3731cs
AY Finnair
738
8:57 AM
CDT TB
10:39 AM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1114+3
AA American
738
8:57 AM
CDT
10:39 AM
CST
2h 42m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2461cs
BA British
738
8:57 AM
CDT TB
10:39 AM
CST
2h 42m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1215+6
AA American
738
10:42 AM
CDT TC
12:24 PM
CST
2h 42m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA936
AA American
7M8
2:42 PM
CDT
4:18 PM
CST
2h 36m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2870+2
QR Qatar
7M8
2:42 PM
CDT
4:18 PM
CST
2h 36m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3725cs
AY Finnair
738
11:39 AM
CST T1
3:24 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2580
QR Qatar
321
1:19 PM
CST
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3237cs
QF Qant
738
1:23 PM
CST
5:14 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2870cs
QR Qatar
738
1:29 PM
CST T1
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1215+6
AA American
738
1:55 PM
CST T1
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1114+3
AA American
738
4:17 PM
CST T1
7:51 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3064
QF Qant
7M8
5:18 PM
CST
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA822
AA American
7M8
5:18 PM
CST
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MTY Monterrey 4h 13m AAAYBA AVCMF9 Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta flights
AUS Austin 4h 14m AAASAY WN Austin (AUS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 4h 41m AAASAY ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 1m AAAMAY AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 11m AAAYBA AMCMF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 3m AAAYBA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 6m AAACAV UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
HOU Houston 6h 30m AABAEJA WN Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 53m AAASBA WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
BJX Silao 7h 10m AAAYBA Y4 Silao (BJX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 984 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind

DFW–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 984 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, QF, QR 15 738, 7M8 2h36-2h42 77% Oneworld AY, BA, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to PVR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,864
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
DFW → PVR
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
PVR → DFW
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric DFW→PVR DAL→PVR
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 29 1
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
984 mi / 1,583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m 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 DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance984 mi / 1,583 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 38 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 984 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DFW to PVR: American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Monterrey, Austin Bergstrom and George Bush Intercontinental.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from PVR to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to PVR

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to PVR is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 984 miles (1,583 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Austin Bergstrom and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).