$237+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
May 22 — May 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenExplore 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 April 22, 2026.
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 April 22, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/126:08 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 5/154:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 9/144:44 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops15h 18m
American Airlines
Fri 9/181:50 pm
CUN
- SBA
2 stops21h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17![American Airlines logo]()
$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/147:13 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 5/184:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop22h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 10/284:49 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops15h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 11/31:16 pm
CUN
- SBA
2 stops11h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/206:27 am
SBA
- CUN
2 stops11h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 5/247:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19![American Airlines logo]()
$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/286:00 am
SBA
- CUN
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 6/13:59 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop21h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/155:00 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 8/192:20 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop9h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19![United Airlines logo]()
$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/206:51 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops17h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 6/277:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22![American Airlines logo]()
$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/46:51 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop18h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 6/114:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/286:00 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 5/317:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$559
Best flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 9/144:44 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops15h 18m
American Airlines
Fri 9/181:50 pm
CUN
- SBA
2 stops21h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17![American Airlines logo]()
$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 7/125:30 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Sun 7/1911:15 am
CUN
- SBA
1 stop13h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/147:13 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 5/184:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop22h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$501
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 6/205:05 am
SBA
- CUN
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Sat 6/275:05 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/206:51 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops17h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 6/277:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21![American Airlines logo]()
$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/46:51 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop18h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 6/114:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$558
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/17:13 pm
SBA
- CUN
2 stops13h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 5/53:55 pm
CUN
- SBA
2 stops22h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21![American Airlines logo]()
$634
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/126:08 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 5/154:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/147:13 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 5/184:10 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop22h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/206:27 am
SBA
- CUN
2 stops11h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 5/247:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19![American Airlines logo]()
$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/286:00 am
SBA
- CUN
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 6/13:59 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop21h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/286:00 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 5/317:51 am
CUN
- SBA
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$559
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Thu 5/286:20 am
SBA
- CUN
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Sun 5/3112:55 pm
CUN
- SBA
1 stop11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/18![Southwest logo]()
$646
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 5/187:13 pm
SBA
- CUN
1 stop17h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19![American Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/184:01 pm
SBA
- CUN
3 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
Find 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 April 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $494 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $237 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $638 |
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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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/14
4:44 pm-10:02 am
2 stops15h 18m
Cancun
Fri 9/18
1:50 pm-9:07 am
2 stops21h 17m
$498
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/14
7:13 pm-2:57 pm
1 stop17h 44m
Cancun
Mon 5/18
4:10 pm-12:12 pm
1 stop22h 02m
$501
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sat 6/20
6:51 pm-1:55 pm
2 stops17h 04m
Cancun
Sat 6/27
7:51 am-9:59 pm
2 stops16h 08m
$554
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Thu 6/4
6:51 pm-2:59 pm
1 stop18h 08m
Cancun
Thu 6/11
4:10 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop7h 49m
$558
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 7/12
5:30 am-3:45 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Cancun
Sun 7/19
11:15 am-11:00 pm
1 stop13h 45m
$592
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sat 6/20
5:05 am-4:30 pm
2 stops9h 25m
Cancun
Sat 6/27
5:05 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop8h 15m
$608
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Mon 5/18
7:13 pm-11:33 am
2 stops14h 20m
$237
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Mon 5/18
4:01 pm-1:41 pm
3 stops19h 40m
$293
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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 April 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$215 | Average$556 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$442 | Average$664 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$507 | Average$708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |