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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 18m ACAFCM → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
HOU Houston 6h 21m SY → WN Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 51m AMDL → AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 52m AAAFAM → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ORD Chicago 7h 4m AAACAF → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 7h 7m AFAMDL → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 4m AFAMDL → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 6m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SEA Seattle 9h 33m AFAMAS → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,808 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–PVR had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,808 miles in 4h 30m.

Also explore MSP Routes PVR Routes MSP Live Flights PVR Live Flights MSP Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 0 – – 67% SkyTeam AM
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MTY ~6h 7m MZT ~6h 7m DFW ~6h 9m SAT ~6h 18m DEN ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,380
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → PVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PVR → MSP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

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 30m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

MSP–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,808 mi / 2,909 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

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 about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,808 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MSP to PVR: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and William P. Hobby.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PVR is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,808 miles (2,909 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.