SBA - PVR

$249 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta departing on 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$404
Typical prices: $520-$909
Delta
Tue 3/24Tue 3/31
SBA - PVR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$249
American Airlines
Sat 3/28
SBA - PVR • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $404 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 28% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta (SBA-PVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 2:19 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:29 pm - 9:54 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 25m
1 stop
$404Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 2:19 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:29 pm - 9:54 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 25m
1 stop
$414Delta
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 2:24 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 9:50 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 20m
1 stop
$424Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:10 am
SBA
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PVR
16h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 11:58 pm
PVR
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SBA
8h 30m
1 stop
$454United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 12:10 pm
SBA
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PVR
4h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 12:12 pm
PVR
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SBA
23h 19m
2 stops
$455American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 12:10 pm
SBA
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PVR
4h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 11:56 am
PVR
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SBA
23h 03m
1 stop
$458American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 2:29 pm
SBA
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PVR
22h 36m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 6:19 pm
PVR
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SBA
27h 47m
1 stop
$462Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 11
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2:53 pm - 2:35 pm
SBA
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PVR
22h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 10:40 pm
PVR
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SBA
32h 08m
2 stops
$467Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 4:30 pm
SBA
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PVR
8h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 7:55 pm
PVR
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SBA
28h 42m
1 stop
$472Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:10 pm
SBA
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PVR
16h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:56 pm
PVR
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SBA
9h 01m
1 stop
$474American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta is July, where tickets cost $402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $675 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$249
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta was $249 for a one-way ticket and $404 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $469 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $533 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and PVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8237 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

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