Lowest fares from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta
Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada and WestJet, plus seasonal Flair flights
- Flying time
- About 4h 30m nonstop
- Distance
- 3,556 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR)
- Time difference
- Puerto Vallarta is about 1 hour ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- Summer and early autumn are usually cheapest (hot and rainy); winter is peak season.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico; immigration issues a digital entry record when you arrive. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $221 one way, on Oct 17, 2026 (for travel in October 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $238 to $277: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $277 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $275 over 27 days); priciest: December 2026 (median $343)
- Airlines selling these fares
- United Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually 1 stop (15 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada and WestJet, plus seasonal Flair flights. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Abbotsford (YXX) has budget domestic flights, and Seattle (SEA) is sometimes cheaper for long-haul trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- Arriving in Puerto Vallarta: Compare all-inclusive packages with booking flight and hotel separately.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
In recent searches, round trips from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta started at $463 and one-way fares started at $277. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Vancouver and Puerto Vallarta: Air Canada and WestJet, plus seasonal Flair flights. Seasonal flights only run part of the year, so check the dates you want. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
A nonstop flight covers about 3,556 km and takes roughly 4h 30m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
Nonstop: Air Canada and WestJet, plus seasonal Flair flights. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
Summer and early autumn are usually cheapest (hot and rainy); winter is peak season. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International (PVR).
What do Canadians need to travel to Puerto Vallarta?
Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico; immigration issues a digital entry record when you arrive. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
What's the time difference between Vancouver and Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is about 1 hour ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $238 and $277 and the lowest we saw was $221. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: Summer and early autumn are usually cheapest (hot and rainy); winter is peak season.