Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta (YLW–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2214
WS WestJet
738
9:15 AM
MST
3:18 PM
CST
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2215
WS WestJet
738
5:25 PM
CST
8:37 PM
MST
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,166 mi 5h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

YLW–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,166 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YLW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 4 738 5h03 84%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YLW to PVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YLW → PVR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
PVR → YLW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric YLW→PVR YXX→PVR YVR→PVR
Distance from YLW 149 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 4 1 32
Flight time 5h 3m 4h 50m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: MST · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,166 mi / 3,485 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

YLW–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,166 mi / 3,485 km
Flight time5h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 5h 3m. The route covers 2,166 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from YLW to PVR. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, BFI, SCF, SAN, APA, SLC, OAK, DEN, YXS, ORD, MLB, DTW, IAD, YOW, EWR, YVR, YYZ, LAX, YEG, YYJ, YYC, SEA, YQQ, YUL and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna.
Yes, return flights from PVR to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX and YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YLW to PVR

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YLW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to PVR ranges from 5 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,166 miles (3,485 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX) and Vancouver (YVR).