Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta (PHX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737 | 2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→PVR | TUS→PVR | MXL→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi | 196 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 1h 50m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 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.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to PVR
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PHX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to PVR is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,567 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, John Wayne Orange County and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS) and Mexicali (MXL).