Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta (SBA–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SBA and PVR, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→PVR | LAX→PVR | SNA→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 88 mi | 124 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 53 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 3h | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SBA: PDT · PVR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 7:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
SBA–PVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SBA to PVR
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SBA to PVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SBA to PVR ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,301 miles (2,094 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).