Flight time
4 hours 30 minutes nonstop
Distance
1,531 mi
Cheapest months
May, September, and October
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About flying from Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is the Pacific-coast Mexican beach route from Salt Lake City and quietly one of the best price-to-quality routes for Utah travelers. Delta runs nonstop service most days; United adds capacity via Houston, and Alaska Airlines occasionally routes through LAX. Typical round-trip economy fares run $375 to $575, with regular flash sales into the $250 to $325 range.
Puerto Vallarta has a smaller airport than Cancún but a comparable resort corridor and substantially cheaper ground costs, which means a $325 deal here often delivers more total value than a same-price Cancún or Cabo deal.
Insider tip: Watch for Delta sales tied to Mexico's low season (May through October): the SLC → PVR nonstop drops aggressively when Delta is trying to fill seats during hurricane-season shoulder weeks.
Airlines flying Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta
The airlines we most commonly track on the SLC → PVR route:
- Delta
- United
- Alaska Airlines
Frequently asked questions
When are flights from Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta cheapest?
May, September, October, and the first two weeks of December are the cheapest. Avoid Christmas, New Year's, and spring break: fares often double in those windows.
How long is the flight from SLC to Puerto Vallarta?
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) take about 4 hours 30 minutes southbound and 4 hours 15 minutes northbound.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SLC to Puerto Vallarta?
Delta Air Lines runs the most consistent SLC → PVR nonstop service. United routes through Houston; Alaska Airlines occasionally connects through LAX.
What's a great price for SLC → Puerto Vallarta round trip?
Under $325 round-trip economy is a great deal; under $275 is insane; below $225 RT is a unicorn fare. PVR fares are typically $25 to $50 cheaper than Cabo on the same dates.
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