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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
HA4970
HA Hawaiian
737
11:21 AM
CST
3:52 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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St Louis to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,530 mi 4h 19m nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

STL–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 4h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 739 4h19 100% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7S7 4h20 100%
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, STL to PVR 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
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,058
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
STL → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVR → STL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind St Louis.
STL: EDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 4:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m to 4h 20m.
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.

STL–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,463 km
Flight time4h 19m to 4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 19m to 4h 20m. 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 STL to PVR. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SAT, BNA, RSW, FLL, MKE, IAD, LAS, PSP, SCF, BFI, YWG, SJC, BOS, SAN, DEN, HOU, YYZ, DFW, SLC, ATL, LAX, MSP, DTW, ORD, IAH, PHX, SMF, SEA, EWR and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from PVR to STL 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 STL to PVR

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

STL to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to PVR ranges from 4 hours 19 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,463 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.