Seattle to Puerto Vallarta (SEA–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS659
AS Alaska
7M9
9:15 AM
MDT
2:44 PM
CST
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS755
AS Alaska
739
9:44 AM
MDT
4:35 PM
CST
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1921
DL Delta
738
9:47 AM
MDT TB
3:15 PM
CST
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4199
AM Aeromexi
738
9:55 AM
MDT TA
4:40 PM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS275
AS Alaska
73J
11:00 AM
MDT
4:44 PM
CST
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS661
AS Alaska
739
3:00 PM
CST
7:13 PM
MDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL1922
DL Delta
738
4:58 PM
CST
9:13 PM
MDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS1427
AS Alaska
7M9
5:45 PM
CST
8:58 PM
MDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4157
AM Aeromexi
738
5:50 PM
CST TM
9:05 PM
MDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,081 mi 4h 44m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

SEA–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,081 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 739, 73J, 7M9 4h44-5h29 87% Oneworld
AM Aeromexico 7 738 4h45 87% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 5h28 87% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: AS (14 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, SEA to PVR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,704
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
SEA → PVR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
PVR → SEA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric SEA→PVR BFI→PVR YYJ→PVR
Distance from SEA 5 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 13m 4h 53m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Puerto Vallarta is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: MDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m to 5h 29m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Flight time4h 44m to 5h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 25 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 44m to 5h 29m. The route covers 2,081 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SEA to PVR. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, RNO, OAK, LAS, APA, DAL, SAT, BNA, YEG, MKE, RSW, FLL, IAD, MLB, BOS, SLC, YVR, SMF, IAH, PDX, GDL, SNA, SFO, DEN, LAX, DFW, SJC, PHX, MEX, SAN, JFK, YYC, ORD, YYJ, EWR, STL, DTW, MSP, ATL, YLW and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVR to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI and YYJ. 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.
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 SEA to PVR

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to PVR ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes to 5 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,081 miles (3,349 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).