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$239+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Playa del Carmen, 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$505
(Delta)

One-way from

$239
(American Airlines)

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November

Average price

$548
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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 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 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 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 6/46:30 amSBA - CUN
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/112:10 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$595
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:30 amSBA - CUN
2 stops53h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/44:10 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop21h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$612
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:00 amSBA - CUN
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Tue 5/278:45 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops29h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$668
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/164:55 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/224:55 pmCUN - SBA
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,013
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:25 amSBA - CUN
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Sat 11/293:20 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$1,539
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:15 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop32h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/298:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop13h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,726

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Santa Barbara

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

6:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Cancun

Wed 6/11

2:10 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$595

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

7:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops53h 30m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

4:10 pm-11:14 am

1 stop21h 04m

$612

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Cancun

Tue 5/27

8:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops29h 13m

$668

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/16

4:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Cancun

Sun 6/22

4:55 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops33h 03m

$1,013

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

4:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops16h 20m

$239

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

8:00 am-10:04 am

3 stops24h 04m

$309

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

5:45 am-6:42 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$326

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

6:27 pm-9:21 am

3 stops36h 54m

$359

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Deals found on 4/28

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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen are American Airlines ($239), United Airlines ($309), and Delta ($326).

  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$439Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$449Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$454Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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