Puerto Vallarta to Detroit (PVR–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m AAAYQF AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 34m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 6h 38m AAUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 45m AFAMAV AFDLUA Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 6h 50m ACUA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 52m CMF9VB Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 7h 34m UAWN ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 41m AVCMF9 AM Monterrey (MTY) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 50m AAWN AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 8h 34m ACUA ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puerto Vallarta to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,958 mi 4h 18m nonstop +2h ahead

PVR–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,958 miles in 4h 18m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVR–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 0 SkyTeam AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,424
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric PVR→DTW GDL→DTW
Distance from PVR 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 4h 18m 4h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
PVR: CST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,958 mi / 3,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 18m 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 DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

PVR–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,958 mi / 3,151 km
Flight time4h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 4h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,958 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVR to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from DTW 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 DTW

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PVR to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to DTW is about 4 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,958 miles (3,151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).