How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

A direct flight from LAX to PVR takes about 2h 35m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

Yes - 2 airline(s) currently operate this route.

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flight distance & time (LAX-PVR)

How far is Los Angeles from Puerto Vallarta by plane? The great circle distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is 1,960 km / 1,058 nm, about 2h 35m flight time, with an initial heading of 135° (SE).

From	Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, US
To	Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallarta, MX
Distance	1,960 km · 1,058 nm · 1,218 mi
Initial heading	135° (SE)

Airlines on this route

Alaska Airlines (AS)
United Airlines (UA)

Aircraft with enough range to fly LAX to PVR nonstop

Type	Range
de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Extra EA-400	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Cessna 210 Centurion	1,065 nm / 1,972 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 50 Guarani II	1,077 nm / 1,995 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-130 / Yak-130	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Saab Saab-105	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
EMBRAER EMB 110 Bandeirante	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Kawasaki Ki-100	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-130 / Yak-130	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-12	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Cessna 411	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F/A-18 Hornet	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F/A-18 Hornet	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
Diamond Aircraft DA40 Diamond Star	1,083 nm / 2,006 km
Fokker Fokker 70	1,085 nm / 2,009 km
Piaggio P.166	1,099 nm / 2,035 km
Lockheed T-33	1,107 nm / 2,050 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Puerto Vallarta?: The great circle distance between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta is 1,960 km (1,058 nm / 1,218 mi).
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?: A direct flight from LAX to PVR takes about 2h 35m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?: Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.