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

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Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,166 mi 5h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 36 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, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YLW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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.
Alternatives

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 0 – 12
Flight time 5h 3m 4h 50m 5h
Departure OTP 100% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: PVR
Full namePuerto Vallarta International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LAS, SAN, APA, PHX, OAK, PSP, LAX, SJC, YYJ, MZT, AUS, YQQ, SCF, SFO, SLC, DEN, YXS, RNO, YXE, YWG, ORD, PBI, IAD, MLB, DTW, HPN, YOW, YUL, EWR, YVR, YEG, YYZ, SEA, YYC and BFI. 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.
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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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 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 Abbotsford (YXX) and Vancouver (YVR).