Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta (YVR–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 17 | 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 5h01 | – | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 8 | 7M8 | 4h50-4h55 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 5h | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 50m | 4h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – | – |
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, 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).