Chicago to Puerto Vallarta (ORD–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,785 mi airlines 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1554
UA United
320
7:20 AM
CDT T1
11:00 AM
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA947
AA American
7M8
8:00 AM
CDT T3
11:38 AM
CST
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1676
AA American
738
8:09 AM
CDT T3
11:47 AM
CST
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1452
UA United
738
8:50 AM
CDT T1
12:35 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6614
EK Emirates
738
8:50 AM
CDT T1
12:35 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2051
AA American
738
11:10 AM
CDT T3
2:51 PM
CST
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1555
UA United
320
12:00 PM
CST
5:10 PM
CDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1309
AA American
7M8
12:38 PM
CST
6:10 PM
CDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2503
AA American
738
12:59 PM
CST T1
6:15 PM
CDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA1717
UA United
320
1:00 PM
CST
6:12 PM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA2278
AA American
738
2:09 PM
CST T1
7:25 PM
CDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,785 mi 4h 38m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 20 738, 7M8 4h38-4h41 50% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 8 320, 738 4h40-4h45 50% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 738 4h45 50%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, EK, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (20 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 23%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PVR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,254
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
ORD → PVR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
PVR → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,785 mi / 2,873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 38m to 4h 45m.
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 ORD

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,785 mi / 2,873 km
Flight time4h 38m to 4h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 32 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 38m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,785 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PVR. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FYV, DAL, SAT, BNA, MKE, CLL, MLM, SCF, VNY, HOU, RSW, IAD, MLB, FLL, PSP, BFI, LAS, RNO, BOS, MTY, MEX, DTW, SJC, STL, IAH, DEN, SNA, DFW, MSP, PHX, LAX, SAN, PDX, EWR, YYZ, GDL, ATL, SMF, SFO, SEA, YOW, JFK, YVR, SLC, YUL, YYC, YWG and YQB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PVR to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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).