SBA - PVR

$250 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 7/14. 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
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
$505
Typical prices: $474-$421
American Airlines
Wed 11/4Tue 11/10
SBA - PVR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$250
Delta
Tue 7/14
SBA - PVR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $505 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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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Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 46m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 3:28 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:08 pm
PVR
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SBA
10h 00m
1 stop
$505American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 3:28 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 9:38 am
PVR
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SBA
19h 06m
2 stops
$509American Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 10:05 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 35m
1 stop
$544Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 1:45 pm
SBA
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PVR
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 11:45 pm
PVR
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SBA
13h 05m
2 stops
$548Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
4:49 pm - 12:22 pm
SBA
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PVR
18h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:08 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 38m
1 stop
$554American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 10:41 am
SBA
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PVR
21h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:08 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 38m
1 stop
$564American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:34 am
SBA
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PVR
23h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 9:10 am
PVR
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SBA
22h 32m
2 stops
$570American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 14
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 2:03 pm
SBA
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PVR
6h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 8:58 am
PVR
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SBA
20h 39m
2 stops
$575American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 11:33 am
SBA
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PVR
17h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 9:38 am
PVR
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SBA
19h 06m
2 stops
$576American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 10
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:10 pm
SBA
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PVR
27h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 9:10 am
PVR
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SBA
22h 32m
2 stops
$579American Airlines
Booking Insights

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 November.

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 November, where tickets cost $421 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $681 and $677 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$250
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta was $250 for a one-way ticket and $505 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $558 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $601 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9796 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SFO - TPA
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

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