Puerto Vallarta to Mexicali (PVR–MXL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y47435
Y4 Volaris
320
5:34 PM
CST
7:08 PM
PDT
2h 34m
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Y47434
Y4 Volaris
320
1:31 PM
PDT
5:04 PM
CST
2h 33m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 4h 37m CMVBY4 → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 24m AFAMAV → AMCMTK Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 3m CMVBY4 → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexicali flights
BJX Silao 23h 5m Y4 → Y4 Silao (BJX) to Mexicali flights
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Puerto Vallarta to Mexicali
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,029 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind

PVR–MXL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,029 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Mexicali (MXL) Mexicali to Puerto Vallarta flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–MXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 2 320 2h34 – – –
F9 Frontier 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVR to MXL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to MXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
GDL ~4h 37m MEX ~6h 24m MTY ~7h 3m BJX ~23h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mexicali from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
Metric PVR→MXL GDL→MXL
Distance from PVR – 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 2 36
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 45m
Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
PVR: CST · MXL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Mexicali.
Distance & Flight Time
1,029 mi / 1,657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

PVR–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Mexicali route.
Route details
Distance1,029 mi / 1,657 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: MXL
Full nameGeneral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to MXL flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,029 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVR to MXL: Volaris and Frontier.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Monterrey.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MXL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from MXL 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.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVR to MXL

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Frontier. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to MXL is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,657 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).