Flying from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is two hours ahead of Puerto Vallarta, where Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your PVR to Ottawa flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from PVR to Ottawa with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Puerto Vallarta to PVR takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PVR:
Of the flights that depart from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, 74.82% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Ottawa
219 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa flight. A return plane ticket right now is 447 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from PVR to Ottawa, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa ticket.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Arriving late on a flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa? Collect your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore parts of Ottawa that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from PVR to Ottawa. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is located around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Once your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Following your PVR to Ottawa flight, rest your head at a hotel near YOW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Ottawa offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PVR to Ottawa around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Ottawa must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without a visit to Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.