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

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1,092 mi airlines 14/wk
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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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,092 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

TIJ–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 2h36
Y4 Volaris 7 32Q 2h36
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (14 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, TIJ to PVR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to PVR.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
235
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 Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric TIJ→PVR SAN→PVR PSP→PVR
Distance from TIJ 18 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7
Flight time 2h 36m 3h 2h 26m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m.

TIJ–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 2h 36m. The route covers 1,092 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to PVR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, MEX, GDL, PHX, MLM and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from PVR to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, PSP and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TIJ to PVR

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TIJ to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to PVR ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Palm Springs (PSP) and Santa Ana (SNA).