Victoria to Puerto Vallarta (YYJ–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS2040
WS WestJet
738
8:10 AM
PDT
2:03 PM
CST
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2041
WS WestJet
38M
4:05 PM
CST
7:17 PM
PDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Victoria to Puerto Vallarta
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,179 mi 4h 53m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

YYJ–PVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,179 miles in approximately 4h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYJ–PVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 738 4h53 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYJ to PVR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to PVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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
YYJ → PVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVR → YYJ
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYJ delays →

Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Victoria

Nearby airports with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Metric YYJ→PVR YVR→PVR YXX→PVR
Distance from YYJ 39 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 3 32 1
Flight time 4h 53m 4h 50m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YYJ with service to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,179 mi / 3,506 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 53m.
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.

YYJ–PVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Puerto Vallarta route.
Route details
Distance2,179 mi / 3,506 km
Flight time4h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: YYJ
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: PVR
IATA / ICAOPVR / MMPR
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYJ to PVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Victoria International Airport to Puerto Vallarta International Airport take approximately 4h 53m. The route covers 2,179 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YYJ to PVR. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, YXX, PSP, LAX, YQR, YWG, YVR, SEA, YYZ, YEG, YYC, YLW, YXS, YOW and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Victoria.
Yes, return flights from PVR to YYJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR, YXX and BFI. 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 YYJ to PVR

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYJ to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYJ to PVR ranges from 4 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,179 miles (3,506 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR), Abbotsford (YXX) and Seattle (BFI).