Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta (LAX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–PVR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,219 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, KE, QF, QR | 8 | 73J, 7M9 | 3h07 | Oneworld | HA, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | 738 | 3h07 | SkyTeam | KE | |
| AA American Airlines | 5 | 738 | 3h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 738 | 3h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 2h 45m | 2h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
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, American Airlines, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to PVR is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,219 miles (1,962 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Wayne Orange County, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).