Santa Barbara to Puerto Vallarta (SBA–PVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SBA–PVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Puerto Vallarta from Santa Barbara
| Metric | SBA→PVR | BFL→PVR | LAX→PVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SBA | – | 83 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | – | 41 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 51m | 3h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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 is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,301 miles (2,094 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bakersfield (BFL), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).