Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta (MEX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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410 mi airlines 125/wk
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Flight Schedule 40 flights Verified 19m ago
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AV6742cs
AV avianca
321
5:00 AM
CST T1
6:30 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1166+1
VB Viva
321
6:10 AM
CST T1
7:40 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UX2483cs
UX Air Europa
7S8
6:45 AM
CST T2
8:30 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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VS7532cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
7S8
6:45 AM
CST T2
8:30 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM330+5
AM Aeromexi
7S8
6:45 AM
CST T2
8:30 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HU7926
HU Hainan
789
7:25 AM
CST TT1
8:50 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Y4280+3
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:00 AM
CST T1
12:30 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM3281cs
CM Copa
321
11:00 AM
CST T1
12:30 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96280cs
F9 Frontier
321
11:10 AM
CST T1
12:41 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AM334+1
AM Aeromexi
7M9
11:31 AM
CST T2
1:12 PM
CST
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AM336+2
AM Aeromexi
7S8
12:45 PM
CST T2
2:36 PM
CST
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AV6740cs
AV avianca
321
3:10 PM
CST T1
4:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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VB1168+1
VB Viva
321
3:10 PM
CST T1
4:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Y4282+1
Y4 Volaris
321
4:05 PM
CST T1
5:35 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3229cs
CM Copa
321
4:05 PM
CST T1
5:35 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UX2525cs
UX Air Europa
7S8
5:15 PM
CST T2
7:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM338+1
AM Aeromexi
7M8
5:15 PM
CST T2
7:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM340+2
AM Aeromexi
7S8
9:30 PM
CST T2
11:13 PM
CST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM331+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
6:01 AM
CST
7:40 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AV6743cs
AV avianca
321
7:25 AM
CST
9:00 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1167+2
VB Viva
321
8:35 AM
CST
10:10 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB7518cs
IB Iberia
321
8:55 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA7501
LA LATAM Chile
7S8
9:17 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AM333+3
AM Aeromexi
7S8
9:17 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AF3425cs
AF Air France
7M8
12:13 PM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM335+5
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:38 PM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2542cs
UX Air Europa
7S8
12:38 PM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3428cs
AF Air France
7S8
12:43 PM
CST
2:25 PM
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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F96281cs
F9 Frontier
321
1:26 PM
CST T1
3:00 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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CM3292cs
CM Copa
321
1:26 PM
CST T1
3:00 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Y4281+3
Y4 Volaris
321
1:26 PM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX2482cs
UX Air Europa
7M8
4:00 PM
CST
5:40 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM339+2
AM Aeromexi
7S8
4:00 PM
CST
5:40 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3427cs
AF Air France
7M8
4:15 PM
CST
5:55 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6741cs
AV avianca
321
5:45 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB1169+2
VB Viva
321
5:45 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96283cs
F9 Frontier
321
6:21 PM
CST T1
7:55 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y4283+2
Y4 Volaris
321
6:21 PM
CST T1
7:55 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3227cs
CM Copa
321
6:21 PM
CST
7:55 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM341+2
AM Aeromexi
7S8
7:56 PM
CST
9:40 PM
CST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta
4 carriers, 125 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 125 Flights/wk 410 mi 1h 25m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

MEX–PVR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: AF, UX, VS 35 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 1h41-1h51 SkyTeam AF, UX, VS
VB Viva Also: AV 14 321 1h30 AV
Y4 Volaris Also: CM, F9 14 321, 32N 1h30 CM, F9
HU Hainan Airlines 6 789 1h25
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AV, CM, F9, VB, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AM
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM, UX, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (35 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: HU + VB + Y4 (34 flights/wk, 49%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to PVR direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
125
Outbound / wk
141
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,055
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.

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric MEX→PVR NLU→PVR TLC→PVR
Distance from MEX 22 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 3
Weekly flights 125 7 21
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 30m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Puerto Vallarta is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
MEX: CST · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 661 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 51m.
Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 661 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights125 out / 141 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 51m. The route covers 410 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Hainan Airlines, Viva and Volaris. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 125 nonstop flights per week from MEX to PVR. The return direction has about 141 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MZT, SAT, FLL, LAS, MIA, OAK, SMF, MSP, IAD, DTW, YYZ, YUL, JFK, BOS, YYC, YVR, GDL, CJS, MTY, BJX, TIJ, QRO, IAH, ORD, EWR, LAX, MLM, SLC, DFW, PHX, SEA, AUS, ATL, SFO and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVR to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLU, TLC and QRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to PVR

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Hainan Airlines, Viva and Volaris. With 125 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to PVR ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (661 km). There are approximately 125 weekly flights outbound and 141 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).