Puerto Vallarta to Vancouver (PVR–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 13 | 7M8 | 4h15-5h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| WS WestJet | 10 | 73H, B38M | 5h22 | – | – | – |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 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, Flair Airlines and WestJet. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVR to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVR to YVR ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guadalajara (GDL) and Mazatlàn (MZT).