Puerto Vallarta to Denver (PVR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,326 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 4m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN515
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
CST
3:20 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA296+1
UA United
738
1:55 PM
CST
5:20 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2257+1
UA United
738
9:35 AM
MDT
12:53 PM
CST
3h 18m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN514
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
MDT
2:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
37%
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
PHX Phoenix 5h 9m AAWN AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
HOU Houston 5h 55m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Denver flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 13m AVCMVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 19m AAAMAS AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 20m AFAMAV AMF9UA Mexico City (MEX) to Denver flights
IAH Houston 6h 21m ACUA 8CACAV Houston (IAH) to Denver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 30m DL 2IACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 47m CMVBY4 F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Denver flights
SAN San Diego 7h 29m AS ACASCM San Diego (SAN) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Puerto Vallarta to Denver
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,326 mi 3h 23m nonstop

PVR–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 738 3h25 Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 6 737 3h20
F9 Frontier 0
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVR to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,693
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
PVR → DEN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DEN → PVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PVR→DEN GDL→DEN
Distance from PVR 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 13 16
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

PVR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,326 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PVR to DEN: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GDL. 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 PVR to DEN

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to DEN is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).