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

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1,958 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1902
DL Delta
739
12:40 PM
CST
6:58 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4267
AM Aeromexi
739
1:55 PM
CST TM
7:16 PM
EDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1901
DL Delta
739
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:45 PM
CST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3906
AM Aeromexi
739
8:30 AM
EDT TM
12:45 PM
CST
5h 15m
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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Puerto Vallarta to Detroit
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,958 mi 4h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

PVR–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,958 miles in approximately 4h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 739 4h21 SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 4h18 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DTW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,636
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 →

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 to 4h 21m.
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 to 4h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 4h 18m to 4h 21m. The route covers 1,958 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PVR to DTW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MKE, BHM, TEB, YOW, FLL, MIA, YYC, YLW, PDX, YUL, ORD, DFW, STL, AUS, DEN, LAX, YYZ, MSP, SEA, PHX, IAH, SLC, JFK, MTY, LAS, MEX, ATL, QRO, SFO, EWR, SAN and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVR to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to DTW ranges from 4 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,958 miles (3,151 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.