Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta (PHX–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA851
AA American
A21N
9:07 AM
MST T4
12:39 PM
CST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1083
AA American
32Q
9:15 AM
MST T4
12:53 PM
CST
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1298
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 AM
MST T4
1:12 PM
CST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3272
AA American
B38M
10:04 AM
MST T4
1:55 PM
CST
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1213
AA American
738
10:30 AM
MST T4
2:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3106
AA American
738
12:56 PM
MST T4
4:36 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA851
AA American
32Q
1:13 PM
CST T1
2:51 PM
MST
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3272
AA American
B38M
2:55 PM
CST T1
4:37 PM
MST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1202
AA American
738
3:10 PM
CST
4:57 PM
MST
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1299
WN Southwest
737
4:25 PM
CST
6:06 PM
MST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3106
AA American
738
5:36 PM
CST T1
7:25 PM
MST
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 974 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 32Q, 738, A21N, B38M 2h32-2h51 80% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7S7 2h27 80%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A21NAA
B38MAA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: WN (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, PHX to PVR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,780
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
PHX → PVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
PVR → PHX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
974 mi / 1,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m to 2h 51m.
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 PHX

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

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance974 mi / 1,567 km
Flight time2h 27m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 33 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 2h 27m to 2h 51m. The route covers 974 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from PHX to PVR. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, PSP, DAL, CLL, SAT, APA, LAS, HWD, OAK, BFI, RNO, BNA, MKE, RSW, FLL, YLW, YXE, IAD, BOS, GDL, YWG, SAN, LAX, SNA, TIJ, STL, SLC, MSP, DEN, YVR, IAH, SJC, SMF, MEX, DFW, SFO, YYZ, PDX, YEG, DTW, HOU, EWR, YQR, ORD, ATL, SEA, JFK, YOW, YYC, MTY and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from PVR to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to PVR ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,567 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.