Flights to Puerto Vallarta
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Puerto Vallarta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | PVR | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 23 ft |
| Amado Nervo National Airport (regional) | TPQ | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,171 ft | 3,020 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,171 ft, PVR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 23 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Puerto Vallarta
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City | Mexico | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Houston | United States | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Puebla | Mexico | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 373 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to San Antonio | United States | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Zapopan | Mexico | 192 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara | Mexico | 196 km (122 mi) | about 1 h |
| Puerto Vallarta to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Monterrey | Mexico | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Austin | United States | 1,309 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Chihuahua | Mexico | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 638 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Culiacán | Mexico | 516 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Morelia | Mexico | 434 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Torreón | Mexico | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Shanghai | China | 12,398 km (7,704 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Chongqing | China | 13,479 km (8,375 mi) | about 18 h 2 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Chengdu | China | 13,510 km (8,395 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Guangzhou | China | 13,609 km (8,456 mi) | about 18 h 12 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Shenzhen | China | 13,596 km (8,448 mi) | about 18 h 11 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,080 km (9,370 mi) | about 20 h 5 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Wuhan | China | 12,929 km (8,034 mi) | about 17 h 20 min |
| Puerto Vallarta to Lahore | Pakistan | 14,213 km (8,832 mi) | about 18 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, TPQ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PVR from Puerto Vallarta city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Puerto Vallarta on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.