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$335+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PVR
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$335
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$539
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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 September 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 12/134:32 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/193:48 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/27$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Fri 10/247:00 pmSBA - PVR
1 stop18h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/74:32 pmPVR - SBA
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/27$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sun 10/126:05 amSBA - PVR
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/171:15 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/27$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sun 10/128:40 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1712:25 pmPVR - SBA
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/27$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:10 amSBA - PVR
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/252:08 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 11/211:03 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops19h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/253:40 pmPVR - SBA
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$707
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:32 pmSBA - PVR
1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/284:32 pmPVR - SBA
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$836

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 29, 2025.
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

Sat 12/13

4:32 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 12/19

4:30 pm-9:43 am

2 stops19h 13m

$356

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

7:00 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop18h 13m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 11/7

4:32 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$382

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

6:05 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 10/17

1:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$461

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/22

7:19 am-10:47 am

2 stops25h 28m

$335

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Deals found on 9/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $558). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

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 September 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta in about 18h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta is about 1300 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($375), American Airlines ($383), and United Airlines ($390) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. These flights start at 32% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta.

  • 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 $558). 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$375Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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