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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum, Mexico from $524

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — CUN
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum (TU9). 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 June 11, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$596

Round-trip from

$339
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum, book at least 54 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 22% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $367 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $467.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Tulum from Santa Barbara. Prices for September average $401 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $126. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to TU9?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum as you normally would.

Cheap Santa Barbara to Tulum flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Tulum specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Tulum in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2812:40 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$524
Sat 7/206:40 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/283:56 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$525
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2812:40 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$546
Wed 7/36:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Wed 7/1012:28 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/11$598
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$617
Fri 6/146:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mDelta
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop15h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/11$618
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$621
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2811:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$630
Wed 7/35:15 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/105:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop19h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$635

Santa Barbara to Tulum 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Tulum in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Tulum in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2812:40 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$524
Sat 7/206:40 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/283:56 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$525
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2812:40 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$546
Wed 7/36:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Wed 7/1012:28 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/11$598
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$617
Fri 6/146:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mDelta
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop15h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/11$618
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$621
Tue 6/255:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2811:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$630
Wed 7/35:15 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/105:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop19h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$635

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

Fly from

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$524 - $754

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Price

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/25

1 stop12h 52m

Cancun

Fri 6/28

2 stops12h 04m

$524

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/20

1 stop18h 26m

Cancun

Sun 7/28

2 stops21h 31m

$525

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/25

2 stops26h 23m

Cancun

Fri 6/28

2 stops24h 55m

$546

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/3

2 stops11h 15m

Cancun

Wed 7/10

2 stops13h 15m

$598

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/25

1 stop9h 55m

Cancun

Fri 6/28

1 stop11h 53m

$630

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/3

1 stop9h 30m

Cancun

Wed 7/10

1 stop19h 01m

$635

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/20

1 stop7h 25m

Cancun

Sun 7/28

1 stop52h 18m

$666

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/20

2 stops12h 28m

Cancun

Sun 7/28

2 stops16h 09m

$754

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Deals found on 6/10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Tulum flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum

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Temperature and rainfall in Tulum by month

Plan your trip to Tulum by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tulum, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tulum

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tulum. 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 Tulum. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Tulum by reading reviews from past customers. 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
10,277 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to Tulum per day from 2 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $524, but on average you can expect to pay $609.

  • What does SBA to CUN mean?

    This is defined as Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Cancun Airport (CUN). Codes like Cancun Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Tulum flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Tulum flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Tulum flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Tulum flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Tulum flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Tulum flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $339). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum. 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$397Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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