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$325+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PVR
aug 5 — aug 121
tis 8/5
tis 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated juli 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$402
From Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juli 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ons 8/206:20 amSBA - PVR
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
ons 8/271:10 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre 10/243:44 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops21h 13mUnited Airlines
fre 11/711:55 amPVR - SBA
3 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$600
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 9/187:39 pmSBA - PVR
3 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines
sön 9/215:45 pmPVR - SBA
2 stops25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lör 12/275:06 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
lör 1/32:35 pmPVR - SBA
3 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$5,753

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Puerto Vallarta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

ons 8/20

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

ons 8/27

1:10 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$325

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

fre 10/24

3:44 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops21h 13m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

fre 11/7

11:55 am-10:29 pm

3 stops12h 34m

$600

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

tors 9/18

7:39 pm-3:04 pm

3 stops18h 25m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

sön 9/21

5:45 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$685

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

lör 12/27

5:06 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

lör 1/3

2:35 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops24h 37m

$5,753

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Vallarta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Puerto Vallarta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Puerto Vallarta. Reviews last updated juli 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($325), United Airlines ($600), and Alaska Airlines ($685) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta (average of $457). Flying from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $560). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juli 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$375Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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