Travelling from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver two hours behind Puerto Vallarta.
Choose from 15 weekly Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 14:00 departure with WestJet is the earliest available. Flair Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:25.
Your PVR to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Vancouver (and then other parts of Canada) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering PVR to YVR flights, with 65.96% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVR and YVR:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Of the flights that depart from Puerto Vallarta Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Puerto Vallarta Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PVR:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVR to YVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its leading attractions. From Green Timbers Urban Forest to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.



