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

ORD Airport Page →
1,785 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 49m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK6614cs
EK Emirates
320
8:45 AM
CDT T3
12:20 PM
CST
4h 35m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1452+1
UA United
320
8:45 AM
CDT T1
12:20 PM
CST
4h 35m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA791
AA American
738
9:04 AM
CDT T3
12:37 PM
CST
4h 33m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1555
UA United
738
12:19 PM
CST
5:35 PM
CDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2503
AA American
738
1:37 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 6h 13m AMF9UA AMCMF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AAACAV AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 6h 24m AAASAV ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 43m AAAMEK AMAVCM Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MLM Morelia 6h 51m F9Y4 Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 7m AAACAF DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 9m AAACAY AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 7h 17m AAACAY UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 21m UAVB AVCMF9 Monterrey (MTY) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 26m AAACAF AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,785 mi 4h 35m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,785 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1 738 4h33 80% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: EK 1 320 4h35 80% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EK, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,711
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
PVR → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
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 2 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 16m
Departure OTP 80%
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 35m 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.

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 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,785 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to PVR: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
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 ORD to PVR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PVR is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,873 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).