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Cheapest return flight
£285
Typical prices: £274-£437
Flair Airlines
Sat 6/1Sun 7/1
YVR - PVR • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£156
Typical prices: £123-£201
United Airlines
Thu 15/11
YVR - PVR • 2 stops
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You can fly direct with WestJet, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines. Average duration is 5h 05m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £281 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta (YVR-PVR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta

Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
Flair Airlines Logo
07:55 - 14:05YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
5h 10mdirect
Flair Airlines Logo
14:50 - 19:10PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
5h 20mdirect
£285Flair Airlines
Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
17:40 - 11:55YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
17h 15m1 stop Hamilton
Porter Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:25PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
20h 25m2 stops Edmonton MET - Montreal Metropolitan
£293Porter Airlines
Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
Flair Airlines Logo
07:55 - 14:05YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
5h 10mdirect
Flair Airlines Logo
18:25 - 09:20PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 55m1 stop Edmonton
£298Flair Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
United Airlines Logo
13:36 - 12:19YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 22:58PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 27m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
£301United Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:08 - 12:55YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
19h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 12:45PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 14m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
£304United Airlines
Wed, 6 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
11:30 - 11:55YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
23h 25m2 stops MET - Montreal Metropolitan Hamilton
Porter Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:25PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
20h 25m2 stops Edmonton MET - Montreal Metropolitan
£307Porter Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
20:15 - 13:27YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
16h 12m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 12:30PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 59m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
£311United Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
16:08 - 10:43YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
41h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 19:04PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 33m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
£312United Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
United Airlines Logo
16:08 - 10:43YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
17h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
17:21 - 22:19PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
29h 58m1 stop San Francisco
£318United Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:00 - 10:43YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
19h 43m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
15:17 - 19:04PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
£319United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights

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How much is a return flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

Return flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta typically range from £274 to £437. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £285 on Flair Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta at £298 return.
•March (£381) and December (£377) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£156
Beat the crowds with an average 75% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 70% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta:

    • Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 05:30
    • Latest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 15:20.

    The flight takes about 5h 05m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How long is a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta takes 5h 05m, covering 2,202 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flight?

    Return flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta range from £274 to £437, with an average of £344 over the past 12 months. Anything below £274 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £344 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £281 return via San Francisco (SFO), compared with £345 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights are:

    • WestJet: 87% on time
    • Flair Airlines: 87% on time
    • Air Canada: 85% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and Flair Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £285 to £1,191. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    WestJet is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £164.

  • Which car hire options are available at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR)?

    Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £15 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • America Car Rental
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

    • Calgary (YYC) – 54% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £320 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £364, a difference of £45.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    3 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Puerto Vallarta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • WestJet
    • Air Canada
    • Flair Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 43m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 22m via Calgary (YYC).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Puerto Vallarta?

    Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights:

    • WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Flair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average £320, about £45 less than Friday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta trip for January. Fares historically average £298 return in that month – typically £83 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with WestJet. Over the past three months, 87% of WestJet flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Francisco Airport (SFO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £281 return on this route – about £65 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta By IHG
    • Flamingo Vallarta Hotel & Marina
    • Casa Velas Hotel Boutique & Ocean Club-Adults Only

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

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