Non-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Puerto Vallarta Airport (IATA: PVR, ICAO: MMPR), also known as Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, is a large airport in Mexico.It is an international airport and serves the area of Pacific Coast", "Jalisco, Mexico.Puerto Vallarta Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 53 destinations in 3 countries.
At present, there are 14 domestic flights from Puerto Vallarta.
The longest flight from Puerto Vallarta PVR is a 7,445 mile (11,982 km) non-stop route to Beijing PEK. This direct flight takes around 15 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by Hainan Airlines.
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In total there are 17 airlines flying from and to Puerto Vallarta. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Puerto Vallarta
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Puerto Vallarta, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Puerto Vallarta that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Puerto Vallarta. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Puerto Vallarta by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Puerto Vallarta below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Puerto Vallarta
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Puerto Vallarta to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Puerto Vallarta (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Puerto Vallarta
When planning a trip from Puerto Vallarta, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 11 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Puerto Vallarta. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Puerto Vallarta currently offers non-stop flights to 10 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Puerto Vallarta, you have the option to take a direct flight to 9 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Puerto Vallarta can fly directly to 5 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 5 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Puerto Vallarta, consider these 4 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 4 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Puerto Vallarta. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to 3 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Puerto Vallarta to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Business class flights from Puerto Vallarta
There are 26 airports that have flights from Puerto Vallarta in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from PVR are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Puerto Vallarta
There are intercontinental flights operating from Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) between Puerto Vallarta and the United States, Canada, Central America and China.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Puerto Vallarta and Europe, Southern America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta to the US
Alaska (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Las Vegas (LAS), year-round flights to Los Angeles (LAX), seasonal flights to New York City (JFK), Portland (PDX), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and year-round flights to Seattle / Tacoma (SEA).
American Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Chicago (ORD), year-round flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), seasonal flights to Los Angeles (LAX) and year-round flights to Phoenix (PHX).
Delta (SkyTeam): year-round to Atlanta (ATL), seasonal flights to Detroit (DTW), year-round flights to Los Angeles (LAX), seasonal flights to Minneapolis (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle / Tacoma (SEA).
Frontier Airlines: seasonal flights to Atlanta (ATL) and Denver (DEN).
Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights to Austin (AUS), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN) and Santa Ana (SNA).
Sun Country Airlines: seasonal flights to Minneapolis (MSP).
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).
Non-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta to Canada
WestJet has a significant network of flights from Puerto Vallarta to Canada.
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and year-round flights to Vancouver (YVR).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Montreal (YUL), Quebec City (YQB) and Toronto (YYZ).
Flair Airlines: seasonal flights to Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR).
Porter: seasonal flights to Hamilton (YHM), Ottawa (YOW) and Toronto (YYZ).
WestJet: seasonal flights to Abbotsford (YXX), year-round flights to Calgary (YYC), seasonal flights to Comox (YQQ), year-round flights to Edmonton (YEG), seasonal flights to Kelowna (YLW), Montreal (YUL), Prince George (YXS), Quebec City (YQB), Regina (YQR), Saskatoon (YXE), year-round flights to Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), seasonal flights to Victoria (YYJ) and Winnipeg (YWG).
Non-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta to Central America
Volaris has a significant network of flights from Puerto Vallarta to Central America.
Hainan Airlines: seasonal flights to Mexico City (MEX).
Aeromexico (SkyTeam): year-round to Mexico City (MEX).
VivaAerobus: seasonal flights to Ciudad Juárez (CJS), Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico City (MEX), Mexico City / Toluca (TLC), Monterrey (MTY) and Tijuana (TIJ).
Volaris: year-round to Aguascalientes (AGU), Guadalajara (GDL), León (BJX), Mexicali (MXL), Mexico City (MEX), Mexico City / Toluca (TLC), Monterrey (MTY), Morelia (MLM), Puebla (PBC), Querétaro (QRO), San Luis Potosí (SLP) and Tijuana (TIJ).
Non-stop flights from Puerto Vallarta to China
Hainan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to China. They fly seasonal to Beijing (PEK).
International flights from Puerto Vallarta
Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Canada
Canada is well-connected to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) with 16 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Puerto Vallarta.
Direct flights to Abbotsford are offered by WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
Non-stop flights to Calgary are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and WestJet.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Comox with WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Edmonton with Flair Airlines or WestJet.
Direct flights to Hamilton are offered by Porter. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Kelowna with WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
Non-stop flights to Montreal are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat and WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Ottawa is Porter. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Prince George with WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Quebec City with Air Transat or WestJet. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
To Regina and Saskatoon, you can fly with WestJet.
From Puerto Vallarta to Toronto there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Porter and WestJet.
Non-stop flights to Vancouver are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and WestJet.
All direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Victoria and Winnipeg are operated by WestJet.
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Flights from Puerto Vallarta to China
Beijing is the only destination in China with direct flights from Puerto Vallarta. Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to China
Flights from Puerto Vallarta to United States
United States is well-connected to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) with 22 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Puerto Vallarta.
You can fly non-stop to Atlanta with Delta (SkyTeam) or Frontier Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Austin is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Chicago with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth is American Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Denver are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Detroit with Delta (SkyTeam). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
Direct flights to Houston are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Houston is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Las Vegas with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Alaska (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Minneapolis with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to New York City with Alaska (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
Direct flights to Newark are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Phoenix with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Portland with Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Sacramento with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
Direct flights to Salt Lake City are offered by Delta (SkyTeam). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop to San Diego with Alaska (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to San Francisco with Alaska (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to San Jose is Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Ana with Southwest Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Seattle / Tacoma with Alaska (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
All flights to United States
Domestic flights from Puerto Vallarta
Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico
You can fly domestically from Puerto Vallarta to a lot of airports within Mexico, as there is a total of 14 domestic destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Aguascalientes are offered by Volaris.
The only airline with direct flights to Ciudad Juárez is VivaAerobus. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
You can fly non-stop to Guadalajara with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
To León and Mexicali, you can fly with Volaris.
From Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Aeromexico (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, VivaAerobus and Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Mexico City / Toluca with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
Non-stop flights to Mexico City Santa Lucia are offered by Aeromexico (SkyTeam), Mexicana and VivaAerobus.
You can fly non-stop to Monterrey with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
All direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Morelia, Puebla, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí are operated by Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Tijuana with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
All flights to Mexico
Alternative airports near Puerto Vallarta
There are two alternative airports to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Tepic (TPQ) and Manzanillo (ZLO).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Puerto Vallarta?
There is 1 airport in Puerto Vallarta: Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
What is the best airport to fly from Puerto Vallarta?
The most convenient airport to fly from Puerto Vallarta is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
How many airlines fly from Puerto Vallarta?
There are 17 airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta to 53 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Puerto Vallarta?
WestJet, Volaris and Alaska operate most flights from Puerto Vallarta. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Puerto Vallarta?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Puerto Vallarta.
How many nonstop flights are there from Puerto Vallarta?
There are roughly 1,926 flights departing from Puerto Vallarta every month (or 448 flights each week), to a total of 53 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Puerto Vallarta Airport?
The official name of Puerto Vallarta Airport is Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport.
What is the airport code of Puerto Vallarta Airport?
The airport code of Puerto Vallarta Airport is PVR.
What are the most popular flights from Puerto Vallarta?
Mexico City, Monterrey and Los Angeles are the 3 most popular routes from Puerto Vallarta. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Puerto Vallarta, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta?
| Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City | 1h 40m |
| Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey | 1h 35m |
| Puerto Vallarta to Los Angeles | 3h 19m |
| Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara | 55m |
| Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana | 2h 50m |
