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$208+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Mexico

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MEX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$332
(Delta)

One-way from

$208
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$370
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/285:50 amSBA - SJD
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Sat 7/512:42 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/29$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/126:10 amSBA - PVR
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/171:37 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/295:50 amSBA - PVR
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 7/53:23 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/30$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/296:15 amSBA - SJD
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/512:21 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/215:00 amSBA - PVR
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/292:23 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/66:45 pmSBA - SJD
1 stop15h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1012:30 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop11h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/612:23 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/133:30 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/57:05 pmSBA - GDL
2 stops17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:10 amGDL - SBA
2 stops15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$470
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/245:45 amSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Wed 5/288:31 amCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/174:25 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/224:05 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/25:45 amSBA - MEX
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Mon 6/98:40 amMEX - SBA
1 stop12h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/29$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/304:01 pmSBA - GDL
2 stops18h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/66:40 amGDL - SBA
2 stops18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$576

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Mexico

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/28

5:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 47m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 7/5

12:42 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$332

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/12

6:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 6/17

1:37 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$402

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/29

5:50 am-9:07 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 7/5

3:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$404

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 6/5

12:21 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$408

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

5:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 5/29

2:23 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$444

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/6

6:45 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 26m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sun 8/10

12:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$451

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/14

12:23 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 5/21

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$470

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

7:05 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 6/9

7:10 am-10:04 pm

2 stops15h 54m

$470

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/24

5:45 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

8:31 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$505

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/17

4:25 pm-10:55 am

2 stops16h 30m

Cancun

Thu 5/22

4:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$511

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico 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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico (average of $400). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico 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 MX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico. 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. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Mexico from Santa Barbara.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $208. American Airlines flights start at $209 while deals on Delta start at $291 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Mexico is Santa Barbara - Cancun. You may also consider Santa Barbara - Mexico City Benito Juarez or Santa Barbara - San José del Cabo Los Cabos.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico (average of $400). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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