Tucson to Puerto Vallarta (TUS–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
864 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 20m A8AAAS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SAN San Diego 5h 25m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 40m AAAFAM → ASDLLXJ Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAAYBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AFCBCDL → AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
IAH Houston 6h 21m LHUA → ACEKUA Houston (IAH) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver 6h 25m ACUAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 57m ACEJALH → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ATL Atlanta 21h 37m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ORD Chicago 21h 55m AAAYBA → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Puerto Vallarta
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
864 mi 2h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

TUS–PVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps TUS Routes PVR Routes TUS Live Flights PVR Live Flights TUS Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Tucson flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PHX ~4h 20m SAN ~5h 25m LAX ~5h 40m DFW ~5h 51m SLC ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
278
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVR → TUS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric TUS→PVR PHX→PVR
Distance from TUS – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights ~1 22
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 100% –
Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
864 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

TUS–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance864 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 864 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Diego and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from PVR to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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 TUS to PVR

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to PVR is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 864 miles (1,391 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Diego and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).