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Flights from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta
There are no direct flights from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 42m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 42m
Tampa to Puerto Vallarta at a glance
Fastest journey5h 42mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Tampa 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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TPA Houston (HOU) PVR
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat06:15 TPA07:13 HOU1h 47m connection09:00 HOU09:57 PVRSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Dallas (DFW) PVR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat06:00 TPA07:27 DFW1h 18m connection08:45 DFW10:09 PVRAmerican Airlines
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TPA Atlanta (ATL) PVR
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat07:30 TPA08:47 ATL1h 58m connection10:45 ATL12:21 PVRDelta Air Lines
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
- 2,440 km1,515 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hPuerto Vallarta vs Tampa
- Currency in Puerto Vallarta
- MXN
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → PVR
Flights from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. 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 Tampa to Puerto Vallarta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,440 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Puerto Vallarta?
The best connecting points are Houston (HOU), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and Mexico City (MEX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Puerto Vallarta?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour behind Tampa.
