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$166+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Mexico

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SBA — MEX
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$410
From Santa Barbara to Mexico
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/206:20 amSBA - PVR
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/271:10 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/245:50 amSBA - SJD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sat 8/306:01 amSJD - SBA
2 stops16h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/30$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/268:13 amSBA - CUN
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Sat 8/307:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops15h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/136:30 amSBA - SJD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/161:00 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/95:50 amSBA - GDL
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Wed 8/133:45 pmGDL - SBA
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/29$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/136:30 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/201:04 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/1312:22 pmSBA - SJD
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1612:25 pmSJD - SBA
2 stops23h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:30 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops18h 30mSouthwest
Tue 11/48:20 amCUN - SBA
2 stops15h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/24:36 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/77:45 amCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/116:05 amSBA - GDL
2 stops15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/203:29 pmGDL - SBA
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/266:52 pmSBA - GDL
3 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/26:40 amGDL - SBA
3 stops32h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/186:10 amSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/245:50 amMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$504

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/20

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 8/27

1:10 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$325

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/24

5:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 45m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 8/30

6:01 am-10:35 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$331

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

8:13 am-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Cancun

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$381

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 9/16

1:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$412

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/9

5:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 8/13

3:45 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$440

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Cancun

Sat 9/20

1:04 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$448

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

12:22 pm-10:30 am

2 stops22h 08m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 9/16

12:25 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$457

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

3:30 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Cancun

Tue 11/4

8:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$478

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

4:36 pm-11:49 am

2 stops17h 13m

Cancun

Tue 10/7

7:45 am-3:34 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$491

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

6:05 am-11:01 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 10/20

3:29 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$498

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico

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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 $388). 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 July 30, 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.

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 July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to Mexico have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $166. United Airlines flights start at $182 while deals on American Airlines start at $195 one-way.

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

  • 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.

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  • 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 $388). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$149Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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