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

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F969
F9 Frontier
32N
11:58 AM
CST
3:23 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN515
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CST
3:35 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA572
UA United
738
1:34 PM
CST
3:58 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA2369
UA United
738
3:43 PM
CST
7:08 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA296
UA United
738
4:15 PM
CST
7:27 PM
MDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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F968
F9 Frontier
32N
7:10 AM
MDT
10:43 AM
CST
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA2010
UA United
738
8:04 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA2257
UA United
738
9:40 AM
MDT
1:06 PM
CST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA1708
UA United
738
12:28 PM
MDT
4:46 PM
CST
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN514
WN Southwest
737
12:44 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Puerto Vallarta to Denver
3 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 12m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 738 3h12-3h25 Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 3h20
F9 Frontier 4 32N 3h25
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (11 flights/wk, 37%)
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
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,311
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
DEN → PVR
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 30 14
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 28m
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 12m to 3h 25m.
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 12m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights30 out / 32 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 12m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from PVR to DEN. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, IND, MKE, OAK, BHM, YLW, FLL, MIA, YWG, GDL, IAH, DFW, HOU, AUS, SFO, STL, PHX, MEX, LAS, SAN, YEG, LAX, YQR, DTW, SLC, MTY, YYC, SJC, ATL, ORD, PDX, YVR, SNA, MSP, SEA, EWR, YYZ, JFK and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to DEN ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).