Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

Phoenix (PHX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 18m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta?

Phoenix (PHX) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

Flights connecting via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 5h 24m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $567.

What airlines fly to Puerto Vallarta?

Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Puerto Vallarta. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Puerto Vallarta on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:52 pm - 2:26 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

18h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:36 pm - 6:02 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

27h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$493Alaska Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

6:25 am - 2:37 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

6h 12m1 stop San Diego

5:00 pm - 2:28 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

23h 28m1 stop San Diego

$501Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

2:14 pm - 3:46 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

23h 32m1 stop San Diego

2:00 pm - 11:39 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 39m1 stop San Diego

$501Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

6:07 am - 12:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

28h 43m2 stops San Diego San Francisco

2:00 pm - 11:39 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 39m1 stop San Diego

$506Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

12:32 pm - 2:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

25h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:53 pm - 11:45 amPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

20h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$560American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

6:36 pm - 11:10 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

15h 34m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:15 pm - 10:51 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 36m1 stop San Francisco

$561United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:15 am - 1:13 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

5h 58m1 stop San Francisco

2:15 pm - 8:29 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 14m1 stop San Francisco

$561United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

6:10 am - 10:27 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

27h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

3:53 pm - 9:24 amPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

18h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$564American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

6:10 am - 10:27 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

27h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

3:24 pm - 9:24 amPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

19h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$564American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

6:36 pm - 11:10 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

15h 34m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:19 pm - 10:51 pmPVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$566United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

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Oct 12

SBA6:52 pmSanta Barbara

18h 34m

1 stop

PVR2:26 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Oct 20

PVR3:36 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

27h 26m

1 stop

SBA6:02 pmSanta Barbara

$493

Alaska Airlines

Dec 8

SBA6:25 amSanta Barbara

6h 12m

1 stop

PVR2:37 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Dec 14

PVR5:00 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

23h 28m

1 stop

SBA2:28 pmSanta Barbara

$501

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Feb 2

SBA2:14 pmSanta Barbara

20h 36m

2 stops

PVR12:50 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Feb 9

PVR2:00 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

11h 39m

1 stop

SBA11:39 pmSanta Barbara

$506

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Oct 3

SBA12:32 pmSanta Barbara

25h 18m

1 stop

PVR2:50 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Oct 10

PVR3:53 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

20h 52m

1 stop

SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara

$560

American Airlines

Oct 3

SBA6:10 amSanta Barbara

27h 17m

2 stops

PVR10:27 amPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Oct 10

PVR3:53 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

18h 31m

2 stops

SBA9:24 amSanta Barbara

$564

American Airlines

Feb 2

SBA12:52 pmSanta Barbara

20h 32m

2 stops

PVR11:24 amPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Feb 9

PVR4:53 pmPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

18h 25m

2 stops

SBA9:18 amSanta Barbara

$590

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SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

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Santa Barbara

Mon 10/12

6:52 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop18h 34m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/20

3:36 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop27h 26m

$493

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

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Santa Barbara

Tue 12/8

6:25 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 12/14

5:00 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop23h 28m

$501

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/2

2:14 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/9

2:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$501

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/2

6:07 am-12:50 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 2/9

2:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$506

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/3

12:32 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop25h 18m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/10

3:53 pm-11:45 am

1 stop20h 52m

$560

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

6:36 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 34m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 9/30

2:15 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$561

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Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/12

6:15 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 10/20

2:15 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$561

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-10:27 am

2 stops27h 17m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/10

3:53 pm-9:24 am

2 stops18h 31m

$564

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-10:27 am

2 stops27h 17m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 10/10

3:24 pm-9:24 am

1 stop19h 00m

$564

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA Santa Barbara - PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

6:36 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 34m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 9/30

12:19 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$566

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Puerto Vallarta?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara during November instead. Flights to Puerto Vallarta in November, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $451.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Puerto Vallarta?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Puerto Vallarta. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $419. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Santa Barbara because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $465.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Puerto Vallarta?

Our data shows that the cheapest Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Puerto Vallarta in the afternoon for as low as $365. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Puerto Vallarta is in the morning when prices are around $441.

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Fastest flight time	5h 58m
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The best one-way flight to Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $235. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $493.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta takes 5h 58m

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta.

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How far is Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz by plane?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta Ordaz is about 1297.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 58m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 58% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 42%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $394	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,990 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
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