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$518+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Mon 9/1
Mon 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated August 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$518
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$704
From Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 27, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 11/78:35 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Tue 11/117:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops18h 03mDelta
Deal found 8/25$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/116:30 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/181:04 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/26$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/26:27 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/82:24 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/26$538
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Tue 12/165:50 amSBA - CUN
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/238:40 amCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/25$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 12/164:32 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/234:43 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/25$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 10/95:00 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop11h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:51 amCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/24$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/114:45 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/187:45 amCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/25$584

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen 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 August 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

8:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-10:03 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$518

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

6:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Cancun

Sat 10/18

1:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$532

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

6:27 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Cancun

Tue 10/7

2:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$538

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

6:27 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Cancun

Wed 10/8

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$538

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Deals found on 8/25

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 27, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated August 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,945 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 3 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen will take you 7h 42m. Santa Barbara and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 2203 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. 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 August 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$465Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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