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

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Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,391 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 30 1-stop hubs

YOW–PVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,391 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 3 – – 73% – –
WS WestJet 0 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YOW to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
326
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 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 3 1
Flight time 5h 50m 6h 10m
Departure OTP 73% –
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.
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
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
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 approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 2,391 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YOW to PVR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PBI, IAD, HOU, YHM, MSP, DTW, YUL, YQB, FLL, OPF, DEN, APA, RSW, MIA, BOS, YWG, YQR, PHX, LAX, OAK, YXE, RNO, YYJ, YYZ, ORD, EWR, YEG, YYC and YVR. 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.
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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 YOW to PVR

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 3 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. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,847 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).