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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS248
AS Alaska
73J
9:32 AM
EDT T8
1:50 PM
CST
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS249
AS Alaska
73H
5:50 PM
CST
12:56 AM+1
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,303 mi 6h 18m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

JFK–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,303 miles in approximately 6h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 6h18 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 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, JFK 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,687
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → PVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
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 →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from New York

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric JFK→PVR EWR→PVR
Distance from JFK 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 6h 18m 5h 59m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

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 18m.
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.

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.

JFK–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time6h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 6h 18m. The route covers 2,303 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JFK to PVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BNA, IAD, SAT, FLL, RSW, MKE, BOS, VNY, PSP, LAS, OAK, SMF, SJC, RNO, YYC, YYZ, DTW, PDX, DEN, ORD, DFW, YVR, MSP, ATL, MEX, IAH, PHX, SFO, LAX, SLC, SAN, SEA, EWR, YUL and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to PVR ranges from 6 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).