Puerto Vallarta to Phoenix (PVR–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVR–PHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h39 | – | Oneworld | – |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Puerto Vallarta
| Metric | PVR→PHX | ZLO→PHX | GDL→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVR | – | 115 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 3h 12m | 2h 47m |
Travel Essentials
PVR: CST · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
PVR–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVR to PHX
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVR to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVR to PHX is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,567 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Monterrey and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manzanillo (ZLO), Guadalajara (GDL) and Mazatlàn (MZT).