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Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan

There are no direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan. The easiest way is one stop via Guadalajara or Monterrey, about 3h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 33m
PVRCULGDL

Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan at a glance

Fastest journey3h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guadalajara or Monterrey

Best ways to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan

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

1
PVR Guadalajara (GDL) CUL
Leg 1: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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PVR Monterrey (MTY) CUL
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 24m
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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
513 km319 miles
Journey time
3h 33mestimate
Time difference
-1hCuliacan vs Puerto Vallarta
Currency in Culiacan
MXN
Airports
PVR → CUL

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guadalajara and Monterrey. 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 Puerto Vallarta to Culiacan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 513 km.
Where do you change planes between Puerto Vallarta and Culiacan?
The best connecting points are Guadalajara (GDL) and Monterrey (MTY). Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana) flies both legs via Guadalajara, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Puerto Vallarta and Culiacan?
Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). Culiacan: Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
What is the time difference between Puerto Vallarta and Culiacan?
Culiacan is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta.

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