Portland to Puerto Vallarta (PDX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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73J
7:10 AM
MDT
1:47 PM
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4h 37m
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AS1336
AS Alaska
7M9
7:34 AM
MDT
1:02 PM
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4h 28m
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AS133
AS Alaska
7M8
7:56 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
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4h 28m
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AS772
AS Alaska
7M9
10:24 AM
MDT
3:55 PM
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4h 31m
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AS116
AS Alaska
73J
12:52 PM
CST
4:50 PM
MDT
4h 58m
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AS1337
AS Alaska
7M9
4:13 PM
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73H
5:16 PM
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8:10 PM
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Portland to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,983 mi 4h 28m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

PDX–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,983 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 16 73J, 7M8, 7M9 4h28-4h37 90% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to PVR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BFI ~6h 14m PSP ~6h 27m VNY ~6h 40m OAK ~6h 55m LAS ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,078
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
PDX → PVR
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
PVR → PDX
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. PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric PDX→PVR SEA→PVR BFI→PVR
Distance from PDX – 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 16 28 –
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 44m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Seattle (BFI) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Puerto Vallarta is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: MDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,983 mi / 3,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m to 4h 37m.
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.
Facts

PDX–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,983 mi / 3,190 km
Flight time4h 28m to 4h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 28m to 4h 37m. The route covers 1,983 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from PDX to PVR. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, PSP, VNY, OAK, LAS, RNO, SCF, YLW, DAL, BNA, FLL, IAD, DTW, BOS, SJC, GDL, SFO, YVR, SNA, LAX, IAH, PHX, DFW, SAN, SLC, SMF, SEA, DEN, ORD, MSP, ATL, EWR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVR to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and BFI. 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 PDX to PVR

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to PVR ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes to 4 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,983 miles (3,190 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).