Flying from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main options.
Approximately 4 hours 58 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with WestJet at 23:15. Opt for the first YVR to PVR departure operated by WestJet at 00:15 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to PVR. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get to your destination in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) are available from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport departing from YVR. Reserve your trip with one of these:
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) operates nonstop flights from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Vancouver to PVR departing from CXH include:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 16 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to PVR:
About Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, 97 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from 210 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
7 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to PVR.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Puerto Vallarta, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Vancouver to PVR for May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Vallarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Puerto Vallarta right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Malecon Boardwalk, Isla Cuale and Islas Marietas Bahia Alegre are top attractions which should be on any good Puerto Vallarta itinerary.
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