$255+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Sep 5 — Sep 121
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 August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/306:35 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 9/52:45 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/1412:32 pm -
2 stops21h 02m
Fri 9/183:37 pm -
2 stops21h 58m
Deal found 8/2![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/223:25 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Mon 10/264:05 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 12/112:35 pm -
1 stop21h 39m
Thu 12/104:37 pm -
1 stop8h 32m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 10/166:47 pm -
1 stop18h 12m
Tue 10/207:20 am -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 8/2![American Airlines logo]()
$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 11/612:45 pm -
2 stops18h 51m
Tue 11/106:27 pm -
1 stop20h 18m
Deal found 8/2![American Airlines logo]()
$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/226:47 pm -
1 stop18h 12m
Mon 10/264:10 pm -
1 stop25h 07m
Deal found 8/1![American Airlines logo]()
$550
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 August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/306:35 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 9/52:45 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/1412:32 pm -
2 stops21h 02m
Fri 9/183:37 pm -
2 stops21h 58m
Deal found 8/6![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/16:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Wed 9/92:20 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$587
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 10/161:30 pm -
2 stops18h 27m
Tue 10/204:25 pm -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 8/2![American Airlines logo]()
$536
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/223:25 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Mon 10/264:05 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/16:33 am -
2 stops11h 30m
Wed 9/92:07 pm -
2 stops21h 06m
Deal found 8/3![American Airlines logo]()
$630
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/306:35 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 9/52:45 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/16:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Wed 9/92:20 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$587
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/16:33 am -
2 stops11h 30m
Wed 9/92:07 pm -
2 stops21h 06m
Deal found 8/1![American Airlines logo]()
$630
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/34:40 pm -
2 stops17h 20m
Tue 9/812:50 pm -
2 stops10h 35m
Deal found 8/4![Southwest logo]()
$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/36:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 9/82:20 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$971
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/1412:32 pm -
2 stops21h 02m
Fri 9/183:37 pm -
2 stops21h 58m
Deal found 8/2![American Airlines logo]()
$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/186:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Fri 9/252:10 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$691
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 August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 11/155:20 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 11/156:00 am -
3 stops29h 54m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 1/168:33 pm -
2 stops11h 52m
Deal found 8/2![United Airlines logo]()
$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sat 1/163:10 pm -
3 stops21h 21m
Deal found 8/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 1/1610:05 am -
2 stops22h 44m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 1/1512:52 pm -
2 stops28h 49m
Deal found 8/4![American Airlines logo]()
$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 1/155:30 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/4![United Airlines logo]()
$556
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 August 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $531 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $255 (Southwest) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $515 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/30
6:35 am-3:30 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Cancun
Sat 9/5
2:45 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$531
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/14
12:32 pm-11:34 am
2 stops21h 02m
Cancun
Fri 9/18
3:37 pm-11:35 am
2 stops21h 58m
$533
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Fri 10/16
1:30 pm-9:57 am
2 stops18h 27m
Cancun
Tue 10/20
4:25 pm-11:45 am
2 stops21h 20m
$536
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/22
3:25 pm-1:05 pm
2 stops19h 40m
Cancun
Mon 10/26
4:05 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop9h 05m
$539
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/1
6:00 am-4:12 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Cancun
Wed 9/9
2:20 pm-7:42 pm
1 stop7h 22m
$587
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/1
6:33 am-8:03 pm
2 stops11h 30m
Cancun
Wed 9/9
2:07 pm-9:13 am
2 stops21h 06m
$630
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
4:26 pm-10:36 am
2 stops15h 10m
$255
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
5:20 am-4:00 pm
1 stop7h 40m
$255
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
6:00 am-2:54 pm
3 stops29h 54m
$274
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA Santa Barbara - CUN Cancun
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Sat 1/16
8:33 pm-7:13 am
1 stop7h 40m
$278
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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 August 6, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$215 | Average$556 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$442 | Average$664 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$535 | Average$696 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |