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Connecting route · United States → Mexico

Flights from Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Minneapolis, about 6h 43m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta at a glance

Fastest journey6h 43mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rapid City 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.

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RAP Denver (DEN) PVR
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat05:00 RAP06:16 DEN2h 29m connection08:45 DEN11:43 PVRSkyWest + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 43m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) PVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m
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RAP Chicago (ORD) PVR
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 39m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) PVR
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 39m
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RAP Dallas (DFW) PVR
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 10m
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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
2,611 km1,621 miles
Journey time
6h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hPuerto Vallarta vs Rapid City
Currency in Puerto Vallarta
MXN
Airports
RAP → PVR

Flights from Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago. 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 Rapid City to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,611 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Las Vegas (LAS). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Puerto Vallarta?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.

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