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

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2,391 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 7h 10m ACAMAV → WS Toronto (YYZ) to Puerto Vallarta flights
ORD Chicago 7h 49m ACAVNH → AAEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YEG Edmonton 11h 5m PDTSWS → WS Edmonton (YEG) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YVR Vancouver 12h 8m ACCANH → ACWS Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
EWR Newark 19h 47m ACPDTS → UA Newark (EWR) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YYC Calgary 20h 54m ACKLPD → WS Calgary (YYC) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YHM Hamilton ~8h 12m HTT → Hamilton (YHM) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YUL Montréal ~8h 29m ACAVEK → Montréal (YUL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
YQB Quebec ~8h 32m AC → Quebec (YQB) to Puerto Vallarta flights
DEN Denver ~8h 43m → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Puerto Vallarta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,391 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind

YOW–PVR had nonstop service from Porter Airlines and 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 2,391 miles in 5h 50m.

Also explore YOW Routes PVR Routes YOW Live Flights PVR Live Flights YOW Delays
All flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Puerto Vallarta to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
WS WestJet 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + 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 YOW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 10m ORD ~7h 49m YHM ~8h 12m YUL ~8h 29m YQB ~8h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
268
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
YOW → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVR → YOW
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. YOW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 50m 6h 10m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Puerto Vallarta flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Know before you go

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 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

YOW–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 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 YOW to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take about 5h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,391 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YOW to PVR: Porter Airlines and 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 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Edmonton.
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) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines and 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.

YOW to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to PVR is about 5 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,847 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).