Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta (LAX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–PVR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,219 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AA, HA, KE, QF, QR | 21 | 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 3h04-3h07 | Oneworld | AA, HA, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | 739 | 3h | SkyTeam | KE | |
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 738 | 3h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→PVR | SNA→PVR | SBA→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 29m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to PVR
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to PVR ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,219 miles (1,962 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).