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

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2,166 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
YYC Calgary 7h 10m ACDEFJ → WS Calgary (YYC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YEG Edmonton 7h 33m F8WS → WS Edmonton (YEG) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 8m 4N9MAC → ACWS Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 17m ACBAPD → WS Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Vallarta flights
SEA Seattle 22h 26m ASLXJQR → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,166 mi 5h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

YLW–PVR had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,166 miles in 5h 3m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YLW Routes PVR Routes YLW Live Flights PVR Live Flights YLW Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Kelowna flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YLW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
YYC ~7h 10m YEG ~7h 33m YVR ~8h 8m YYZ ~12h 17m SEA ~22h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
110
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YLW → PVR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
PVR → YLW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →
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 3
Weekly flights – – 13
Flight time 5h 3m 4h 50m 5h
Departure OTP 80% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta flights · Spokane (GEG) 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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,166 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YLW to PVR: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, YVR and GEG. 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) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YLW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to PVR is about 5 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,166 miles (3,485 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Vancouver (YVR) and Spokane (GEG).