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$229+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:10 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/141:06 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:12 amSBA - CUN
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/294:43 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:06 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:41 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$679
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:55 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$771
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:00 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Mon 12/292:10 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$863

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cancún (CUN). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$519
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$645
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Cancún

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Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

4:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops16h 05m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

7:49 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$519

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

5:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$541

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

4:35 pm-8:58 am

1 stop18h 23m

$546

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:12 am-8:43 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Cancun

Mon 2/23

4:38 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$549

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

3:35 pm-9:24 am

1 stop20h 49m

$553

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

4:50 pm-9:55 am

2 stops15h 05m

Cancun

Mon 5/4

4:35 pm-8:58 am

1 stop18h 23m

$564

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cancun

Mon 2/23

6:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$576

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

5:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$229

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-12:05 pm

3 stops25h 45m

$258

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

4:59 pm-11:05 am

2 stops15h 06m

$280

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Deals found on 12/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún (average of $162). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Cancún to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Cancún in 11h 20m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to Cancún is about 2203 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($215), American Airlines ($506), and United Airlines ($545) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Cancún. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún (average of $162). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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