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$181+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Guadalajara (GDL)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — GDL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/235:00 amSBA - GDL
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/195:45 amGDL - SBA
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/235:00 amSBA - GDL
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/258:00 amGDL - SBA
2 stops15h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/231:20 pmSBA - GDL
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/197:05 amGDL - SBA
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/246:12 amSBA - GDL
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/252:30 pmGDL - SBA
1 stop24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$776
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:45 amSBA - GDL
2 stops10h 28mDelta
Thu 12/254:13 pmGDL - SBA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/15$803
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/2310:13 amSBA - GDL
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/255:44 amGDL - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$806
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/236:12 amSBA - GDL
2 stops15h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/104:44 pmGDL - SBA
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$826
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/235:00 amSBA - GDL
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/245:45 amGDL - SBA
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$877

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Guadalajara (GDL). 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 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,400
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Guadalajara

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Price

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

5:40 am-2:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 2/6

4:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$335

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

6:51 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 2/6

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$399

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 1/20

5:45 am-5:49 pm

2 stops14h 04m

$415

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

5:40 am-2:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 1/20

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$417

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

12:26 pm-11:36 am

2 stops21h 10m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 1/19

7:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 41m

$493

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-9:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-10:13 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$502

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

6:06 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 1/18

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$505

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

12:26 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 1/18

4:44 pm-9:24 am

2 stops18h 40m

$518

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

12:26 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 1/14

7:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 41m

$520

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/22

5:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops15h 35m

$181

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara

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 Guadalajara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice 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-Guadalajara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Guadalajara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Guadalajara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Guadalajara 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-Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guadalajara from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara (average of $130). Flying from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Guadalajara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guadalajara. 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 Guadalajara. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara 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
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Guadalajara. 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 Guadalajara?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara in just under 7h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 43m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Guadalajara is about 1392 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Delta, at $215, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara (average of $130). Flying from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Guadalajara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Guadalajara. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$397Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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