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$209+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
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 December 18, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/237:20 amSBA - CUN
2 stops28h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/276:15 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops28h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 4/187:48 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/27:49 amCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:45 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Tue 4/74:10 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/16$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 4/226:15 amSBA - CUN
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/293:30 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 4/16:20 amSBA - CUN
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/74:06 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 1/3110:02 amSBA - CUN
1 stop25h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/78:45 amCUN - SBA
2 stops12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$556

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$538
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$209
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

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August

Average price

$645
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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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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

7:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Cancun

Tue 1/27

6:15 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$538

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

7:48 pm-9:55 am

2 stops12h 07m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

7:49 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$540

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

4:06 pm-8:58 am

2 stops18h 52m

$546

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

10:02 am-2:31 pm

1 stop25h 29m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

8:45 am-6:12 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$556

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

5:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

4:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop9h 53m

$563

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-7:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Cancun

Wed 4/29

3:30 pm-12:36 am

2 stops11h 06m

$594

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

5:48 pm-11:25 am

2 stops14h 37m

$235

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/23

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$278

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/24

1:01 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 44m

$294

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/22

7:30 am-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$318

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Deals found on 12/15

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
9,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 12h 07m. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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