Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Flights from YVR to PVR start at 00:15 — the earliest with WestJet. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with WestJet. Overall, there are 18 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YVR to PVR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates YVR to PVR flights is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 78.85% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
At the moment, $219 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $411. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to PVR.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YVR to PVR.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Puerto Vallarta. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you want to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to PVR in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its leading sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without visiting ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.