How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in 9h 26m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Barbara and Riviera Maya are separated by a distance of 2203 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

Before booking your flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, United Airlines or American Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to ETW?

When flying from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riviera Maya from Santa Barbara.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 12/307:30 amSBA - CUN

2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:41 amCUN - SBA

1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$947

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - CUN

2 stops17h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/311:32 amCUN - SBA

2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,426

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Mon 1/198:45 amSBA - CUN

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Fri 1/238:38 amCUN - SBA

2 stops16h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$421

Mon 1/194:35 pmSBA - CUN

2 stops15h 24mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/232:17 pmCUN - SBA

2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$444

Tue 2/106:00 amSBA - CUN

2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/175:08 pmCUN - SBA

1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$496

Wed 4/16:20 amSBA - CUN

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/73:07 pmCUN - SBA

2 stops23h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$514

Fri 4/247:48 pmSBA - CUN

1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2812:45 pmCUN - SBA

2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$555

Sat 4/187:48 pmSBA - CUN

1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/27:49 amCUN - SBA

2 stops16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$555

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Tue 12/307:30 amSBA - CUN

2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:41 amCUN - SBA

1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$947

Tue 12/306:54 pmSBA - CUN

2 stops17h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/311:32 amCUN - SBA

2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,426

Mon 1/198:45 amSBA - CUN

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Fri 1/238:38 amCUN - SBA

2 stops16h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$421

Mon 1/196:00 amSBA - CUN

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/235:15 pmCUN - SBA

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$439

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Mon 1/19

8:45 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 26m

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Fri 1/23

8:38 am-9:55 pm

2 stops16h 17m

$421

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SBA - CUN

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Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

4:35 pm-10:59 am

2 stops15h 24m

Cancun

Fri 1/23

2:17 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$444

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

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Tue 2/17

5:08 pm-11:51 am

1 stop21h 43m

$496

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

3:07 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$514

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

7:48 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 52m

Cancun

Tue 4/28

12:45 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$555

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

7:48 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 52m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

7:49 am-9:59 pm

2 stops16h 10m

$555

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya (average of $166). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in June is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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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Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

9,113 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?
Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riviera Maya from Santa Barbara.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?
There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in 9h 26m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Santa Barbara and Riviera Maya are separated by a distance of 2203 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya (average of $166). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in June is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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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Delta	Cheapest$215	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$506	Average$557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$545	Average$664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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