Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta (YOW–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,391 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2806
WS WestJet
B38M
9:30 AM
EDT
2:31 PM
CST
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD793
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
12:10 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD794
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
12:25 PM
CST
7:30 PM
EDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2807
WS WestJet
B38M
12:40 PM
CST
7:49 PM
EDT
5h 9m
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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Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,391 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 19 1-stop hubs

YOW–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,391 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 6 E295 5h50 58%
WS WestJet 1 B38M 6h01 58%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (7 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, YOW to PVR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to PVR.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
518
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
YOW → PVR
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
PVR → YOW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric YOW→PVR YUL→PVR
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 7 12
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 51m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 6h 1m.
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.

YOW–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Flight time5h 50m to 6h 1m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 5h 50m to 6h 1m. The route covers 2,391 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YOW to PVR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, APA, IAD, DTW, RSW, FLL, BOS, YQR, YQB, YUL, ORD, YWG, YYZ, YYC, YEG, EWR, YVR, PHX and YYJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from PVR to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YOW to PVR

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to PVR ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,847 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).