Detroit to Puerto Vallarta (DTW–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,958 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1901
DL Delta
739
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:45 PM
CST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3906
AM Aeromexi
739
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:45 PM
CST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1902
DL Delta
739
12:40 PM
CST
6:58 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4267
AM Aeromexi
739
1:55 PM
CST TM
7:16 PM
EDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,958 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2h behind 32 1-stop hubs

DTW–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,958 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 739 5h15 66% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 5h15 66% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (14 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, DTW 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 DTW to PVR.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,470
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
DTW → PVR
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
PVR → DTW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,958 mi / 3,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
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 DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,958 mi / 3,151 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 1,958 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DTW to PVR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, SAT, MKE, MLB, IAD, RSW, FLL, LAS, BOS, YYC, SMF, PDX, PHX, STL, MSP, DFW, SLC, IAH, SAN, ORD, DEN, SFO, LAX, YUL, ATL, JFK, YYZ, EWR, MEX, SEA, MTY and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from PVR to DTW 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 DTW to PVR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PVR ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,958 miles (3,151 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.