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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 5:30 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 3:20 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta takes 5h 05m, covering 5,704 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta range from C$ 516 to C$ 831, with an average of C$ 654 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 516 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the C$ 654 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 558 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to C$ 654 for direct.

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.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 43–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 412 to C$ 3,701. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 270, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

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

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.

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

• Calgary (YYC) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 9% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 5% of one-stop connections

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 C$ 605 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 695, a difference of C$ 90.

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

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

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

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Malecon, Camarones Beach, and Galeria Olinala. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

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.

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

• WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flair Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on 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.

There are a number of duty-free shops at Vancouver Airport and if you’re running short on time, you can always browse the online shop to purchase perfume, cosmetics and travel accessories. Reserve your items with a click, select your pick-up point at the airport, and simply collect and pay in store before your flight.

There are four exclusive Plaza Premium lounges at Vancouver Airport, which are open to passengers travelling on any airline or ticket class. A selection of signature hot meals and refreshments are available, while travelers working on the go can take advantage of work stations, charging ports and Wi-Fi. Access can be reserved online or at the door.

Puerto Vallarta Airport is located 6.5 kilometers north-west of the city of Puerto Vallarta and just over 3 kilometers from the Vallarta Marina on Banderas Bay. Taxis are a quick and convenient way to get to your hotel or accommodation and often charge a fixed rate depending on the destination. Simply purchase a ticket from the official taxi booths in the airport atrium.

It is quite simple to rent a car at Puerto Vallarta Airport. A number of rental car companies operate out of the arrivals area in Terminal 1. Your own transport will allow you to explore the region at your own pace, and discover the fishing villages, beaches and other local attractions in Jalisco, Mexico.

With the Canada Line, YVR and downtown Vancouver can be reached in under 30 minutes, while downtown Richmond can be reached in under 18 minutes. At YVR Airport, trains are accessible from both the domestic and international terminals. A taxi from the central city to YVR Airport is another option besides the Canada Line, however it's a little more expensive.

When your children arrive at the PVR Airport, they can play a variety of games and meet new friends in the indoor water park at the international arrivals terminal. You may keep your youngsters entertained by letting them watch their preferred cartoon networks if you fly with any of the airlines that operate this route and provide complementary internet access, such as United Airways, WestJet, and Lufthansa.