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, Air Canada and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,204 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 11 | 738 | 5h05 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 5 | B38M | 5h | Star Alliance | – | |
| F8 Flair Airlines | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 12 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 5h | 4h 50m | 4h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to PVR ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).