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Flights from New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 4h 42m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 42m
New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta at a glance
Fastest journey4h 42mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from New Orleans 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.
1Search
MSY Houston (HOU) PVR
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat06:15 MSY07:15 HOU1h 45m connection09:00 HOU09:57 PVRSouthwest Airlines
2Search
MSY Dallas (DFW) PVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Tue05:45 MSY07:13 DFW1h 32m connection08:45 DFW10:09 PVRAmerican Airlines
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
- 1,838 km1,141 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NonePuerto Vallarta vs New Orleans
- Currency in Puerto Vallarta
- MXN
- Airports
- MSY → PVR
Flights from New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston and Dallas. 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 New Orleans to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,838 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Houston (HOU) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Puerto Vallarta?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).





