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$180+ 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MEX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$378
From Santa Barbara to Mexico
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/57:04 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/101:35 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/18:15 amSBA - CUN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Thu 7/39:55 amCUN - SBA
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/10$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/185:50 amSBA - SJD
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Mon 7/2112:42 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/11$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/166:00 amSBA - SJD
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1912:30 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/255:50 amSBA - GDL
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Fri 8/13:50 pmGDL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/25:50 amSBA - PVR
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 7/103:45 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/11$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/245:15 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:07 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 7/65:01 amSBA - PVR
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/91:59 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 6/226:10 amSBA - SJD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/2611:31 amSJD - SBA
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/912:34 pmSBA - GDL
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/147:24 amGDL - SBA
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 10/98:40 pmSBA - GDL
2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1412:30 pmGDL - SBA
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/114:46 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/188:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$525

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/5

7:04 pm-9:49 am

2 stops13h 45m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 7/10

1:35 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$329

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

8:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Cancun

Thu 7/3

9:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$353

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

5:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 47m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Mon 7/21

12:42 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$376

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 8/19

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$386

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/25

5:50 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 8/1

3:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$395

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

5:50 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 7/11

3:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$400

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

5:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cancun

Tue 10/28

2:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$407

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/6

5:01 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 7/9

1:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$464

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/22

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 6/26

11:31 am-10:04 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$465

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

12:34 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 10/14

7:24 am-6:08 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$497

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines 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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 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 - San José del Cabo Los Cabos or Santa Barbara - Mexico City Benito Juarez.

  • 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 $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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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$149Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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