Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta (GDL–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM3318
CM Copa
320
12:10 PM
CST T1
1:00 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96312
F9 Frontier
320
12:10 PM
CST T1
1:00 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Y41310
Y4 Volaris
321
3:40 PM
CST T1
4:30 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3101
CM Copa
321
3:40 PM
CST T1
4:30 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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VB7005
VB Viva
320
11:25 AM
CST
12:25 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3349
CM Copa
320
1:39 PM
CST
2:36 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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F96311
F9 Frontier
320
1:39 PM
CST
2:36 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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Y41313
Y4 Volaris
321
5:10 PM
CST T1
6:07 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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CM3392
CM Copa
321
5:10 PM
CST
6:07 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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F96313
F9 Frontier
321
5:10 PM
CST
6:07 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 126 mi 0h 50m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

GDL–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 126 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 14 320, 321 0h50 Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 320 0h50
Y4 Volaris 7 321 0h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, F9
321 Airbus A321 – CM, Y4
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (14 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, GDL to PVR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to PVR.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
913
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.

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric GDL→PVR MLM→PVR
Distance from GDL 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL 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 Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
126 mi / 203 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.

GDL–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance126 mi / 203 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 126 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from GDL to PVR. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, DAL, PSP, LAS, MTY, OAK, RNO, MSP, EWR, JFK, YUL, IAD, SMF, MEX, TIJ, YVR, TLC, YYC, PHX, IAH, LAX, DFW, SLC, ORD, PDX, ATL, SEA, YYZ, DEN, SJC and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVR to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to PVR

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GDL to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to PVR ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 126 miles (203 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM).