Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta (YVR–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,204 mi airlines 32/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2154
WS WestJet
7M8
12:15 AM
PDT TM
6:16 AM
CST
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2606
WS WestJet
B38M
7:05 AM
PDT TM
1:06 PM
CST
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82800
F8 Flair
7M8
7:45 AM
PDT
1:35 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2152
WS WestJet
738
8:00 AM
PDT TM
2:01 PM
CST
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC970
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT TINT
3:40 PM
CST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2150
WS WestJet
73H
10:30 AM
PDT TM
4:31 PM
CST
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82804
F8 Flair
7M8
12:45 PM
PDT
6:40 PM
CST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82801
F8 Flair
7M8
2:20 PM
CST
6:45 PM
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2153
WS WestJet
73H
3:00 PM
CST
7:22 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2151
WS WestJet
73H
5:35 PM
CST
9:57 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2607
WS WestJet
73H
5:35 PM
CST
9:57 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC971
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:40 PM
CST
8:55 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F82805
F8 Flair
B38M
7:40 PM
CST
12:05 AM+1
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2155
WS WestJet
B38M
8:20 PM
CST
12:42 AM+1
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 2,204 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

YVR–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Flair Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,204 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 17 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 5h01 48%
F8 Flair Airlines 8 7M8 4h50-4h55 48%
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 5h 48% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
73H Boeing 737-800 – WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, F8, WS
B38MWS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F8 + WS (25 flights/wk, 78%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to PVR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,052
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
YVR → PVR
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
PVR → YVR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric YVR→PVR YXX→PVR YYJ→PVR
Distance from YVR 39 mi 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 32 1 3
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 50m 4h 53m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · PVR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,204 mi / 3,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m to 5h 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.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,204 mi / 3,547 km
Flight time4h 50m to 5h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 50m to 5h 1m. The route covers 2,204 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Flair Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from YVR to PVR. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, APA, SJC, PSP, OAK, LAS, HOU, FLL, BOS, JFK, YXE, SAN, MEX, YQQ, SFO, SEA, YLW, YEG, MSP, YWG, YYJ, PHX, YYC, YQR, YYZ, PDX, YXS, DEN, YHM, IAH, ORD, GDL, SLC, LAX, EWR, DFW, YUL, SMF, ATL, YOW, SNA and BFI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from PVR to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX, YYJ and YQQ. 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 YVR to PVR

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Flair Airlines and WestJet. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YVR to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to PVR ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).