Travelling from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
Kelowna's timezone is UTC-7, making Kelowna one hour behind Puerto Vallarta.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PVR to YLW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Kelowna (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport.
WestJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating PVR to YLW flights, WestJet is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVR and YLW:
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Edmonton International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
At the moment, R 2,745 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,913. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PVR to YLW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PVR to YLW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport.
Handy information about Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PVR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YLW if you have a late Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Kelowna's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kelowna International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
From Kelowna International Airport, Kelowna is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
The quietest month for a flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is May, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kelowna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Kelowna International Airport for August if you want to visit Kelowna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PVR to YLW in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Kelowna, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 402 kilometres east to Calgary to tick off its must-visit sights. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Vancouver is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna. No journey is complete without seeing Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.