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

DTW Airport Page →
1,958 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MTY Monterrey 6h 20m AM → AVCMF9 Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 6h 34m AMDLF9 → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 56m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ORD Chicago 7h 4m AAACAM → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 7h 33m ACAFDL → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 46m AAAMDL → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 10m Y4 → AMCMF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 10m DL → AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 48m AFAMDL → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,958 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–PVR had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,958 miles in 5h 15m.

Also explore DTW Routes PVR Routes DTW Live Flights PVR Live Flights DTW Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 0 – – 89% SkyTeam AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MTY ~6h 20m DFW ~6h 24m SAT ~6h 33m IAH ~6h 34m ATL ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,295
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → PVR
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
PVR → DTW
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. DTW delays →
Know before you go

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 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

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)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,958 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to PVR: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to PVR is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,958 miles (3,151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.