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

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410 mi airlines 88/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HU7926
HU Hainan
789
4:55 AM
CST T1
6:20 AM
CST
1h 25m
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AV6742
AV avianca
321
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:00 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF3406
AF Air France
7S8
6:40 AM
CST T2
8:25 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM332
AM Aeromexi
7M8
7:15 AM
CST T2
8:55 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF3395
AF Air France
7M8
7:20 AM
CST T2
9:00 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AM330
AM Aeromexi
7S8
10:30 AM
CST T2
12:10 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Y4280
Y4 Volaris
321
11:10 AM
CST T1
12:41 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM3281
CM Copa
321
11:10 AM
CST T1
12:41 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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F96280
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
AM Aeromexi
7M9
1:00 PM
CST T2
2:45 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AV6740
AV avianca
321
3:15 PM
CST T1
4:45 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF3402
AF Air France
7M8
4:30 PM
CST T2
6:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM336
AM Aeromexi
7S8
4:45 PM
CST T2
6:31 PM
CST
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AM340
AM Aeromexi
7S8
8:55 PM
CST T2
10:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM331
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:00 AM
CST
7:40 AM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF3401
AF Air France
7M9
6:01 AM
CST
7:45 AM
CST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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VB1167
VB Viva
321
8:50 AM
CST
10:20 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV6743
AV avianca
321
8:55 AM
CST
10:30 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AM335
AM Aeromexi
7M8
9:51 AM
CST
11:35 AM
CST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF3414
AF Air France
7M9
12:35 PM
CST
2:20 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F96281
F9 Frontier
321
1:19 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM3292
CM Copa
321
1:19 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AM333
AM Aeromexi
7M9
1:20 PM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF3395
AF Air France
7M9
3:35 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM337
AM Aeromexi
7M8
3:35 PM
CST
5:25 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF3427
AF Air France
7M9
3:35 PM
CST
5:28 PM
CST
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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VB1169
VB Viva
321
5:45 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AV6741
AV avianca
321
5:45 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM341
AM Aeromexi
7S8
7:24 PM
CST
9:10 PM
CST
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta
7 carriers, 88 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 88 Flights/wk 410 mi 1h 25m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

MEX–PVR is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, avianca and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 28 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 35 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 1h40-1h46 SkyTeam
AV avianca 14 321 1h30 Star Alliance
AF Air France 11 7M8, 7S8 1h40-1h50 SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 321 1h31 Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 321 1h31
HU Hainan Airlines 7 789 1h25
Y4 Volaris 7 321 1h31
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AV, CM, F9, Y4
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, AM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AM
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AF, AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM (46 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (21 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + HU + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 24%)
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
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
88
Outbound / wk
92
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,154
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 TLC→PVR MLM→PVR
Distance from MEX 33 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1 1
Weekly flights 88 7 3
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 21m 1h 10m
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 50m.
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 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights88 out / 92 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 50m. The route covers 410 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier, Hainan Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 88 nonstop flights per week from MEX to PVR. The return direction has about 92 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, LAS, OAK, IAD, BOS, YYC, GDL, MTY, ORD, YYZ, TIJ, LAX, SMF, IAH, SLC, YVR, SFO, DTW, MSP, PHX, EWR, MLM, DFW, SEA, ATL, DEN, JFK and YUL. 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 TLC and MLM. 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 Air France, Aeromexico, avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier, Hainan Airlines and Volaris. With 88 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 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (661 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC) and Morelia (MLM).