Travelling from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta is one hour ahead of Santa Barbara and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Your SBA to PVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SBA and PVR include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Currently, R 2,842 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,758. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SBA to PVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SBA to PVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..
84.29% of flights departing from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SBA.
Central Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SBA:
Arriving at Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Puerto Vallarta's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
From Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
March is the busiest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Puerto Vallarta in May.
Book your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport for May if you want to visit Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SBA to PVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Puerto Vallarta. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
Around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta, León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with ANP Cañada Arroyo Hondo, Espacio de autogestión La Marquesa and LA CASA DE LAS PERRITAS.
