Puerto Vallarta to Vancouver (PVR–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVR–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,204 miles in approximately 5h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 6 | 7M8 | 5h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| WS WestJet | 2 | 73H | 5h10 | – | – | – |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Puerto Vallarta
| Metric | PVR→YVR | GDL→YVR | MZT→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVR | – | 126 mi | 183 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 8m | 5h 20m | 5h |
Travel Essentials
PVR: CST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Mexican passport holders flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs CAD 7 and is processed within minutes. It covers air travel only.
If you don't meet those conditions, you need a Canadian visitor visa instead. Approved visitor visas are typically multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years. The eTA does not apply to land or sea crossings. Those require a visitor visa regardless.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
PVR–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVR to YVR
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PVR to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVR to YVR is about 5 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL) and Mazatlàn (MZT).