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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 1:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 1:25 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta takes 5h 55m, covering 2,389 miles.

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 Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta range from $430 to $700, with an average of $542 over the past 12 months. Anything below $430 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% below the route average of $542. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $517 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $226.

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport (PVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar

Flights from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 1% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $467 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $643, a difference of $176. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Porter Airlines operates flights between Ottawa and Puerto Vallarta.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 36m, compared with 11h 57m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 14h 48m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours behind Ottawa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Puerto Vallarta are Playa de los Muertos, Malecon and Camarones Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Puerto Vallarta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: 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:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

YOW and PVR accommodate people with limited mobility by providing accommodations such as wheelchairs and wheelchair attendants to help. These airports contain elevators, ramps, and call boxes that will help individuals with reduced mobility access the airport's services easily. Moreover, the airport has set aside free accessible parking areas in all terminals that contain parking lots.

You should consider renting a car on site at PVR, for it is a hassle-free task for guests in the airport. You can rent your preferred vehicle type from SIXT, Alamo, Europcar, Avis, and Hertz car rental agencies. Their offices are situated at the car rental center close to the main terminal.

Your child will have an exciting time waiting for their flight at YOW airport. This airport contains children’s play areas close to Gate 19 in the international hold room. YOW has child care rooms located in all terminals. It also has a breastfeeding room with changing table and rocking chair on level 2, close to Gate 14.

A flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta should be a golden opportunity to visit other cities close to Puerto Vallarta. The nearby cities you should consider visiting after landing in PVR include Tepic, Zapopan, Guadalajara, and Tonala. PVR airport still operates flights to these cities; hence, you can adjust your ticket to include the correct airlines operating in these cities.