Puerto Vallarta to Detroit (PVR–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 739 | 4h21 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 739 | 4h18 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PVR: CST · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.