Chicago to Puerto Vallarta (ORD–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,785 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 20 | 738, 7M8 | 4h38-4h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 320, 738 | 4h40-4h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 738 | 4h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→PVR | MKE→PVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 38m | 4h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to PVR
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to PVR ranges from 4 hours 38 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,873 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FYV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).