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

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F9 Frontier
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5:49 PM
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Puerto Vallarta to Mexicali
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,029 mi 2h 43m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

PVR–MXL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 1,029 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
F9 Frontier 3 320 2h43 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (3 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
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to MXL.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MLM ~5h 55m MTY ~10h 52m MEX ~18h 13m GDL ~20h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
74
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 1 2
Weekly flights 3 24
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 51m
Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexicali flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
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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 43m.
Facts

PVR–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Mexicali route.
Route details
Distance1,029 mi / 1,657 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 2h 43m. The route covers 1,029 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PVR to MXL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLM, MTY, MEX and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
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 Frontier. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to MXL ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,657 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL).