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$225+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Mexico City (MEX)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MEX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/268:09 amSBA - MEX
1 stop11h 41mDelta
Tue 12/304:05 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/17$599
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/248:09 amSBA - MEX
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Sat 12/274:05 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/17$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:00 amSBA - MEX
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/279:05 amMEX - SBA
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$762
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 - MEX
2 stops23h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 amMEX - SBA
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/302:08 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop25h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 pmMEX - SBA
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$985
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/306:54 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/44:55 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,069
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/308:33 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:45 amMEX - SBA
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/306:54 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:02 amMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,200

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Mexico City (MEX). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$225
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$542
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One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

12:38 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$474

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

1:06 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$479

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

4:35 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/16

5:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$482

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

1:06 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/30

5:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$494

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 2/1

7:15 am-4:11 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$495

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

5:40 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/30

9:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$495

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

6:54 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 06m

$225

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

5:06 pm-10:05 am

2 stops14h 59m

$287

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/18

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

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 Mexico City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Mexico City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Mexico City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Mexico City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Mexico City 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-Mexico City 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 Mexico City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City (average of $82). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Mexico City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Mexico City will take you 8h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1639 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $511, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Mexico City and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City (average of $82). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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