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Connecting route · United States → Mexico

Flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Atlanta, about 5h 43m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 43m
DSMPVRDEN

Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta at a glance

Fastest journey5h 43mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines 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
DSM Denver (DEN) PVR
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat07:00 DSM07:39 DEN1h 06m connection08:45 DEN11:43 PVRSouthwest Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 43m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) PVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat05:45 DSM08:34 ATL2h 11m connection10:45 ATL12:21 PVRDelta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 36m
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3
DSM Houston (IAH) PVR
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 55m
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4
DSM Chicago (ORD) PVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 41m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) PVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) PVR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 23m
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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
2,571 km1,597 miles
Journey time
5h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
NonePuerto Vallarta vs Des Moines
Currency in Puerto Vallarta
MXN
Airports
DSM → PVR

Flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Atlanta and Houston. 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 Des Moines to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH) and Chicago (ORD). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Puerto Vallarta?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).

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