Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles (PVR–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVR–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,219 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AA, HA, KE, QF | 14 | 73J, B39M | 3h16-3h20 | – | Oneworld | AA, HA, KE, QF |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE | 7 | 739 | 3h17 | – | SkyTeam | AM, KE |
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 738 | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Puerto Vallarta
| Metric | PVR→LAX | TPQ→LAX | ZLO→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVR | – | 58 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | 3 | 10 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 58m | 3h 34m |
Travel Essentials
PVR: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PVR–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVR to LAX
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVR to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVR to LAX ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,219 miles (1,962 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tepic (TPQ), Manzanillo (ZLO) and Guadalajara (GDL).