$209+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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 September 21, 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 September 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 12/107:18 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Mon 12/144:50 pm -
1 stop19h 41m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$562
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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2 stops10h 45m
Mon 12/148:20 am -
2 stops15h 20m
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$579
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Wed 11/46:00 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Wed 11/118:20 am -
2 stops15h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Southwest logo]()
$594
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/153:25 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Thu 10/224:30 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 11/118:39 am -
2 stops11h 49m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 12/107:18 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Tue 12/157:00 am -
2 stops14h 21m
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$677
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Fri 12/116:06 am -
1 stop6h 42m
Tue 12/157:00 am -
2 stops14h 21m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/112:21 pm -
1 stop20h 22m
Mon 12/143:15 pm -
1 stop9h 13m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$724
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Fri 12/116:06 am -
1 stop6h 42m
Mon 12/147:00 am -
2 stops14h 21m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$759
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 September 21, 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 September 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/315:15 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Sun 2/71:50 pm -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 9/20![Southwest logo]()
$557
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 2/271:57 pm -
2 stops19h 57m
Wed 3/31:45 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 1/296:03 am -
2 stops12h 15m
Sun 1/3112:24 pm -
2 stops12h 49m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/45:00 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Wed 11/113:07 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
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$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/285:30 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 3/31:45 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$720
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/153:25 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Thu 10/224:30 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:29 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Thu 10/2212:57 pm -
1 stop11h 54m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$822
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 September 21, 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 September 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/96:06 am -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/17:18 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![American Airlines logo]()
$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/95:41 am -
1 stop7h 23m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Delta logo]()
$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:30 pm -
2 stops13h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
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$292
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Tue 12/12:15 pm -
3 stops29h 52m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$297
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Sun 11/12:35 pm -
3 stops41h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$355
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 September 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $500 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $209 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $664 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
6:06 am-9:17 pm
2 stops12h 11m
Cancun
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$209
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/1
7:18 pm-3:48 pm
1 stop17h 30m
Cancun
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$266
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/9
5:41 am-4:04 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Cancun
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$286
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/1
1:55 pm-7:13 am
1 stop14h 18m
Cancun
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$309
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 1/31
5:15 am-5:25 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Cancun
Sun 2/7
1:50 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop11h 50m
$557
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sat 2/27
1:57 pm-12:54 pm
2 stops19h 57m
Cancun
Wed 3/3
1:45 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$648
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Fri 1/29
6:03 am-9:18 pm
2 stops12h 15m
Cancun
Sun 1/31
12:24 pm-10:13 pm
2 stops12h 49m
$670
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/4
5:00 am-4:00 pm
1 stop8h 00m
Cancun
Wed 11/11
3:07 pm-7:53 pm
1 stop7h 46m
$681
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 2/28
5:30 am-4:00 pm
1 stop7h 30m
Cancun
Wed 3/3
1:45 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop11h 33m
$720
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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 September 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$442 | Average$719 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
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