Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Vallarta (FLL–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FLL Airport Page →
1,632 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 40m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 6h 21m ADAVEK → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 48m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 57m ADAFAM → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 7m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 17m ADB6DL → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 23m ACF8PD → WS Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Vallarta flights
EWR Newark 16h 41m ACADB6 → UA Newark (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
AUS Austin 16h 45m ADB6WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 17h 15m ADUAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,632 mi 3h 38m nonstop -2h behind

FLL–PVR had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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 1,632 miles in 3h 38m.

Also explore FLL Routes PVR Routes FLL Live Flights PVR Live Flights FLL Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Fort Lauderdale flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FLL–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 96% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (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 FLL to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HOU ~5h 40m SAT ~6h 18m IAH ~6h 21m DFW ~6h 48m ATL ~6h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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
FLL → PVR
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
PVR → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric FLL→PVR OPF→PVR MIA→PVR
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 45m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 96% – –
Miami (OPF) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Miami (MIA) to Puerto Vallarta flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 4:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,632 mi / 2,627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m 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 FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Facts

FLL–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,632 mi / 2,627 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 FLL to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,632 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FLL to PVR: Porter Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 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 February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from PVR to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to PVR

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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.

FLL to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to PVR is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,632 miles (2,627 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).