SBA - PVR

$240 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 6/20. 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
$560
Typical prices: $664-$569
Delta
Mon 6/1Mon 6/8
SBA - PVR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$240
Delta
Sat 6/20
SBA - PVR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $560 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 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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Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 42m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 25% 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

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 11:10 pm
SBA
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PVR
16h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
3:28 pm - 10:12 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 44m
1 stop
$560Delta
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:23 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:44 pm
PVR
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SBA
9h 19m
1 stop
$573United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:23 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 9:17 am
PVR
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SBA
19h 25m
2 stops
$578United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 11
United Airlines Logo
8:24 pm - 11:10 am
SBA
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PVR
13h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:44 pm
PVR
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SBA
9h 19m
1 stop
$591United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:23 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 9:17 am
PVR
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SBA
18h 52m
1 stop
$592United Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Fri, Jun 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:06 pm
SBA
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PVR
7h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 9:59 pm
PVR
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SBA
7h 58m
1 stop
$593American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 1:44 pm
SBA
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PVR
6h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 10:08 pm
PVR
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SBA
5h 32m
1 stop
$598American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 1:44 pm
SBA
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PVR
6h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:08 pm
PVR
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SBA
10h 00m
2 stops
$603American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
12:18 pm - 1:26 pm
SBA
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PVR
24h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 9:10 am
PVR
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SBA
19h 44m
2 stops
$604American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 10:38 am
SBA
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PVR
14h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 9:10 am
PVR
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SBA
22h 31m
2 stops
$623American 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 June.

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 $436 (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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$240
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% 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.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta was $240 for a one-way ticket and $560 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 $552 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 9684 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentLILLY, May 2026
SFO - HKG
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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.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

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

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

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