New York to Puerto Vallarta (JFK–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,303 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 40m AAAMAT → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 7h 44m ATB6QR → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 59m AAAMDL → AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MTY Monterrey 8h 2m AMVB → AVCMF9 Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 6m AFAMB6 → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 15m AAAFAT → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 45m AFAMB6 → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 8m AAAFAM → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ORD Chicago 13h 55m AAAFAS → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 58m AAAFAT → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,303 mi 6h 13m nonstop -2h behind

JFK–PVR had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, 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 2,303 miles in 6h 13m.

Also explore JFK Routes PVR Routes JFK Live Flights PVR Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR 0 – – 51% Oneworld HA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (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 JFK to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
NLU ~7h 1m SAT ~7h 35m DFW ~7h 40m IAH ~7h 44m GDL ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,360
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
JFK → PVR
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
PVR → JFK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from New York

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric JFK→PVR EWR→PVR HPN→PVR
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 6h 13m 5h 37m 5h 21m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Newark (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta flights · White Plains (HPN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 13m 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 JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time6h 13m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 6h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 2,303 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to PVR: Alaska Airlines. 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 6h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from PVR to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and HPN. 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 JFK to PVR

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, 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.

JFK to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to PVR is about 6 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).