Flying from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Puerto Vallarta one hour ahead of Victoria.
Leave enough time to make your YYJ to PVR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Puerto Vallarta (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with WestJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
WestJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that offers YYJ to PVR flights. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight is $276. A round-trip ticket is currently $650. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from YYJ to PVR, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from YYJ to PVR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Of all flights leaving Victoria International Airport, 67.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Victoria International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYJ? If you're catching an early flight from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the most popular month for flights from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Puerto Vallarta in May.
When reserving your flight from Victoria International Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYJ to PVR in February. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, about 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS are among the biggest draws.