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$254+ 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 4/16:19 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 4/73:07 pm
CUN
-
SBA
2 stops23h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 3/115:00 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 3/182:07 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/186:23 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:30 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 3/226:55 pm
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop17h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 3/253:32 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/236:00 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:30 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$562

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún

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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$669
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:19 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

3:07 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$443

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cancun

Wed 3/18

2:07 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$478

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:23 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Cancun

Mon 2/23

6:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$497

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/22

6:55 pm-9:31 am

2 stops12h 36m

Cancun

Wed 3/25

3:32 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$517

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/26

6:19 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$254

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

4:41 pm-9:27 am

2 stops14h 46m

$317

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/26

6:20 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$342

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/26

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$447

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

7:20 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops50h 10m

$462

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

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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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Cancún?

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 January 26, 2026.
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
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 6h 13m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines 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), United Airlines ($442), and American Airlines ($506) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Cancún. These flights start at 63% 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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