Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta (YVR–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–PVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,204 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 5h | Star Alliance | – | |
| WS WestJet | 6 | 738 | 5h05 | – | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→PVR | YXX→PVR | YYJ→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 3m | 4h 50m | 4h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to PVR
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet and Flair Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to PVR is about 5 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).