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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.

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.

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

• WestJet
• Air Canada
• Flair Airlines

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

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
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flair Airlines: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $379 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $468 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 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.

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

• Calgary (YYC) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $431 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $494, a difference of $63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

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

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.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $466. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $285 to $2,709. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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: 88% on time
• Flair Airlines: 87% on time
• Air Canada: 85% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 17m, compared with 7h 45m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 32m 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Puerto Vallarta range from $369 to $595, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

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