Travelling from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
Take off on a direct Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta. The city follows the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Ottawa.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is the busiest route. You can choose from 2 direct services each week between YOW and PVR.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Ottawa to PVR. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can hop on a direct flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) leaving from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
When departing from YOW, you can take a direct flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport with Porter Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between YOW and PVR is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd.
Among carriers on this route, WestJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Consider staying in a hotel near PVR if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Puerto Vallarta International Airport, central Puerto Vallarta is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Rs50,292 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs93,330. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to PVR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). March is the busiest month to travel to Puerto Vallarta. If crowds aren't your thing, go in September.
Book a Ottawa to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Vallarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Puerto Vallarta right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Puerto Vallarta when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Welcome to Puerto Vallarta followed by Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Playa Camarones.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Vallarta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, a trip to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, consider Zapopan, about 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara are the start of reasons to visit.
