Flying from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight is 6 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Montreal. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located in Puerto Vallarta.
You can pick from 4 direct flights a week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 9:30am departure from YUL to PVR.
Your flight from Montreal to PVR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) leave from this terminal.
Pick from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport leaving from YUL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The top choice among passengers flying between YUL and PVR is Air Transat.
Air Transat is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
YUL is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% touch down on time at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to PVR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PVR:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Puerto Vallarta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport is $302. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $568. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Montreal to PVR, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). March is the busiest month to visit Puerto Vallarta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in September.
Book a Montreal to PVR plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Vallarta to range from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Vallarta
After booking your flight from Montreal to Puerto Vallarta International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Vallarta:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, Malecón Puerto Vallarta and Playa Camarones are must-do's during your Puerto Vallarta adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Zapopan is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No journey is complete without visiting OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.