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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS275
AS Alaska
B39M
8:29 AM
PDT
2:29 PM
CST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4199+1
AM Aeromexi
738
9:55 AM
PDT TA
4:40 PM
CST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS661+1
AS Alaska
739
3:00 PM
CST
7:13 PM
PDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4157+1
AM Aeromexi
738
5:50 PM
CST TM
9:05 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,081 mi 5h nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

SEA–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,081 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 49 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 1 B39M 5h 86% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 0 86% SkyTeam AM
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,531
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 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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 8 2
Flight time 5h 4h 13m 4h 53m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,081 mi / 3,349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m to 5h 45m.
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 time5h to 5h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 11 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 5h to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,081 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SEA to PVR. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, TUS, LAS, PSP, SBA, VNY, DAL, SCF, OAK, YYJ, RNO, SAT, APA, YLW, MTY, MSP, BNA, MKE, STL, RSW, DTW, FLL, MIA, IAD, MLB, BOS, JFK, GDL, AUS, SMF, IAH, SJC, PDX, EWR, DEN, SLC, YYC, SFO, SAN, PHX, SNA, DFW, LAX, MEX, YVR, ATL, ORD, YYZ and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
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 Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to PVR ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,081 miles (3,349 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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