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Flights from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Guadalajara, about 4h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 53m
CUNPVRMEX

Cancun to Puerto Vallarta at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Guadalajara

Best ways to fly from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CUN Mexico City (MEX) PVR
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva
One airline, one ticket ~4h 56m
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CUN Guadalajara (GDL) PVR
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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CUN Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) PVR
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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CUN Queretaro (QRO) PVR
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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5
CUN Puebla (PBC) PVR
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 57m
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CUN Aguascalientes (AGU) PVR
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,908 km1,185 miles
Journey time
4h 53mestimate
Time difference
-1hPuerto Vallarta vs Cancun
Currency in Puerto Vallarta
MXN
Airports
CUN → PVR

Flights from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Leon/Guanajuato. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,908 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) and Queretaro (QRO). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Puerto Vallarta?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
What is the time difference between Cancun and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Cancun.

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