Houston to Puerto Vallarta (HOU–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 878 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

HOU–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and HTT lead the route. The flight covers 878 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore HOU Routes PVR Routes HOU Live Flights PVR Live Flights HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 2h30 39% – –
HTT HTT 1 – – 39% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to PVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CRP ~3h 11m CXO ~3h 55m DAL ~4h 3m GDL ~4h 21m MLM ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
963
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
HOU → PVR
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
PVR → HOU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric HOU→PVR IAH→PVR CLL→PVR
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 7 18 –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 42m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 39% – –
Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights · College Station (CLL) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Corpus Christi (CRP) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
878 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.
Facts

HOU–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance878 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 878 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: HTT and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HOU to PVR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRP, CXO, DAL, GDL, MLM, SAT, SCF, APA, BNA, RSW, VNY, PSP, FLL, SNA, LAS, HWD, IAD, MSP, OAK, SEA, SFO, YYZ, YYC, EWR, YOW, YLW, YVR, STL, DFW, PHX, DEN, SMF, IAH, SAN, LAX, PDX, SLC, ATL and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from PVR to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and CRP. 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 HOU to PVR

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from HTT and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to PVR ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 878 miles (1,414 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CRP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Corpus Christi (CRP).