Puerto Vallarta to St Louis (PVR–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS1479
AS Alaska
739
11:29 AM
CST
4:00 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3134
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CST
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1476
AS Alaska
739
7:00 AM
EDT T1
10:19 AM
CST
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3598
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
EDT T2
2:20 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Puerto Vallarta to St Louis
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,530 mi 3h 31m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

PVR–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 739 3h31 Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 3h45
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,257
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVR → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
STL → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
St Louis is 2 hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
PVR: CST · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 8:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m to 3h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

PVR–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Flight time3h 31m to 3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 3h 31m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,530 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PVR to STL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MKE, TEB, FLL, SJC, MIA, YUL, IAH, EWR, DFW, LAS, DTW, PHX, ORD, DEN, HOU, MSP, SEA, SLC, ATL, AUS, YYZ, LAX, SFO and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 2 hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from STL to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVR to STL

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVR to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to STL ranges from 3 hours 31 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,463 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.