Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta (MSP–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,808 mi airlines 40/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1935
DL Delta
739
7:05 AM
CDT T1
10:35 AM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4240
AM Aeromexi
738
7:10 AM
CDT T1
11:50 AM
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY531
SY Sun Country
738
7:12 AM
CDT T2
10:49 AM
CST
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1862
DL Delta
738
9:12 AM
CDT T1
12:40 PM
CST
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM5470
AM Aeromexi
738
9:21 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
CST
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY535
SY Sun Country
738
10:58 AM
CDT T2
3:23 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY539
SY Sun Country
738
2:18 PM
CDT T2
6:49 PM
CST
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1860
DL Delta
739
11:45 AM
CST
4:52 PM
CDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY532
SY Sun Country
738
11:53 AM
CST
4:54 PM
CDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3755
AM Aeromexi
738
1:00 PM
CST TM
5:09 PM
CDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1817
DL Delta
738
3:10 PM
CST TM
7:22 PM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4269
AM Aeromexi
738
3:10 PM
CST TM
7:22 PM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY536
SY Sun Country
738
3:17 PM
CST
8:45 PM
CDT
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 1,808 mi 4h 25m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

MSP–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,808 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 14 738 4h39-4h40 56% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 14 738, 739 4h28-4h30 56% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 12 738 4h25-4h37 56%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL, SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (28 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: SY (12 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to PVR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,788
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
MSP → PVR
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
PVR → MSP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 40m.
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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 38 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,808 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PVR. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CXO, APA, SAT, SCF, TLC, BNA, HOU, MKE, PSP, MLB, LAS, RSW, FLL, IAD, YXE, BOS, BFI, SMF, YWG, PHX, YUL, SJC, SNA, YYC, LAX, IAH, YQR, DFW, DEN, PDX, SEA, ORD, SAN, YYZ, SLC, STL, SFO, EWR, MEX, ATL, DTW, YEG, YVR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PVR to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to PVR

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PVR ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.