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$354+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MEX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$530
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$354
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$368
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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:05 amSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/173:30 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/71:20 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:50 amMEX - SBA
1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/255:59 pmSBA - MEX
2 stops14h 41mDelta
Thu 11/61:50 pmMEX - SBA
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/15$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/253:44 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/63:20 pmMEX - SBA
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/314:30 pmSBA - MEX
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:00 amMEX - SBA
2 stops14h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/77:29 amSBA - MEX
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/165:45 amMEX - SBA
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$627
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:30 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:50 amMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/75:50 amSBA - MEX
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Sun 11/167:00 amMEX - SBA
2 stops11h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/17$662
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/166:10 amSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/214:55 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$671

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City 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 September 17, 2025.
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

Tue 1/6

12:39 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/13

5:59 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 39m

$530

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 10/17

3:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$562

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/6

11:32 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 38m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/13

3:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$575

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

5:59 pm-9:40 am

2 stops14h 41m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 11/6

1:50 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$587

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

1:20 pm-9:54 am

2 stops18h 34m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/16

5:50 am-6:09 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$592

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

3:44 pm-4:05 am

1 stop11h 21m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 11/6

6:10 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$602

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops16h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-6:09 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$617

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$354

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-6:10 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$354

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops18h 00m

$429

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 September 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 September 17, 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
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 7h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1639 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City are American Airlines ($354), Delta ($354), and United Airlines ($429).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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