Mexico to United States Β· 1,785 miles (2,872 km)

Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Chicago (ORD) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,785 miles (2,872 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Austin and Saint Louis and more.

How many miles PVR to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$53.59–89.79
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$53.59–89.79
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines12,500$104.99–141.19
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$73.59–109.79
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$53.59–89.79
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$76.99–113.19
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines17,500$78.59–114.79
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$53.59–89.79
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines18,000$53.59–439.79

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PVR to ORD

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book PVR to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVR to ORD with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)VivaAerobus and Volaris the whole way
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  • Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Volaris the whole way
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  • Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
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  • Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Puebla (PBC)Volaris the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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PVR to ORD: common questions

How many miles does PVR to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVR to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Puerto Vallarta from Chicago by plane?

Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,785 miles (2,872 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVR to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Puerto Vallarta and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), Saint Louis (STL), Monterrey (MTY) and Houston (IAH). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.