Denver International to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
1325 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 04m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Denver International (DEN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Denver International
Denver International sits 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver — a deliberately remote site that allows for six runways and almost unlimited expansion. The A Line commuter train runs every 15 minutes from the airport directly to Union Station downtown in 37 minutes for $10.50. United dominates the schedule with its largest non-Newark hub; Southwest and Frontier add heavy domestic capacity. Snow disruption is common between November and March, but the airport's ground-stop policy is faster than ORD's.
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport is 7 km north of central Puerto Vallarta. Public buses run from the highway 200 m from the terminal for 13 MXN; resort shuttles cost $15–$30. Fares from the US Pacific coast peak in winter (January–March) when American snowbirds drive demand; September and October are the cheapest months and weather is increasingly favourable as the rainy season ends.
Who flies DEN to PVR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 04m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 04m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 04m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 04m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 04m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 04m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DEN→PVR
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Denver to Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Direct flights from Denver International (DEN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) take approximately 3h 04m for the 1325-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Denver International (DEN) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR): United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) is the primary international airport for Puerto Vallarta. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.