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

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126 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y41310+2
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:31 AM
CST T1
9:23 AM
CST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3101cs
CM Copa
32N
8:31 AM
CST T1
9:23 AM
CST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7004
VB Viva
320
8:55 AM
CST T1
9:45 AM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96310cs
F9 Frontier
32N
10:44 AM
CST T1
11:36 AM
CST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96312cs
F9 Frontier
320
12:10 PM
CST T1
1:00 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3318cs
CM Copa
32N
1:08 PM
CST T1
2:00 PM
CST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41312+2
Y4 Volaris
32N
1:08 PM
CST T1
2:00 PM
CST
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7412
VB Viva
320
2:10 PM
CST T1
3:05 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3392cs
CM Copa
32N
10:00 AM
CST
10:59 AM
CST
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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VB7005
VB Viva
320
10:35 AM
CST
11:15 AM
CST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41313+2
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:13 PM
CST
1:12 PM
CST
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41311+2
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:40 PM
CST
3:39 PM
CST
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96311cs
F9 Frontier
32N
2:40 PM
CST T1
3:39 PM
CST
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3349cs
CM Copa
32N
2:40 PM
CST
3:39 PM
CST
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7413
VB Viva
320
3:45 PM
CST
4:45 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96313cs
F9 Frontier
321
5:10 PM
CST
6:07 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 126 mi 0h 50m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

GDL–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 126 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 39 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
VB Viva 14 320 0h50-0h55
Y4 Volaris Also: CM, F9 14 32N 0h52 CM, F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, VB
32N Airbus A320neo – CM, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (28 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, GDL to PVR direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
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 BJX→PVR MLM→PVR
Distance from GDL 123 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 56 13 6
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 7m 1h 9m
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 to 0h 55m.

GDL–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance126 mi / 203 km
Flight time0h 50m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 to 0h 55m. The route covers 126 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from GDL to PVR. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MZT, SAT, AUS, DAL, HOU, PSP, LAS, FLL, OPF, MIA, OAK, RNO, MSP, YUL, JFK, TLC, EWR, IAD, SMF, MEX, MTY, NLU, CJS, TIJ, YYC, LAX, PHX, YVR, DFW, PDX, ATL, IAH, SLC, SEA, YYZ, ORD, SJC, DEN 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 BJX and 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 Viva and Volaris. With 56 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 to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 126 miles (203 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).