Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana (PVR–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,092 mi airlines 28/wk
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Y43121
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:01 PM
CST
2:51 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96221
F9 Frontier
32Q
2:01 PM
CST
3:51 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43123
Y4 Volaris
32Q
4:36 PM
CST T1
5:26 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96223
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:36 PM
CST
6:26 PM
PDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43120
Y4 Volaris
32Q
8:45 AM
PDT
1:21 PM
CST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96020
F9 Frontier
32Q
9:45 AM
PDT
1:21 PM
CST
2h 36m
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 Tijuana
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,092 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

PVR–TIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVR–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 14 32Q 2h50
Y4 Volaris 14 32Q 2h50
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (28 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TIJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVR to TIJ.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
259
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.

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Puerto Vallarta

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric PVR→TIJ TPQ→TIJ GDL→TIJ
Distance from PVR 58 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 28 7 98
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 46m 3h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of PVR with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.

PVR–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVR to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Puerto Vallarta International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,092 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PVR to TIJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, BJX, MTY, GDL, MEX, QRO, MLM, PHX and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to PVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPQ, GDL and CLQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVR to TIJ

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVR to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVR to TIJ ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tepic (TPQ), Guadalajara (GDL) and Colima (CLQ).