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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Riviera Maya

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$384
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$454
From Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 12/98:20 amSBA - CUN
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Tue 12/168:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop15h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/10$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/287:19 amSBA - CUN
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/45:50 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/248:40 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:30 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/248:40 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/315:30 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/256:30 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:07 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 9/228:13 amSBA - CUN
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Sat 9/274:15 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 9/10$458

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Riviera Maya

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/9

8:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Cancun

Tue 12/16

8:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$384

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/24

8:40 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Cancun

Mon 10/27

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$418

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Cancun

Sat 11/1

2:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$421

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

8:13 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Cancun

Sat 9/27

4:15 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$458

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

5:50 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cancun

Sun 11/2

8:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$496

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:50 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cancun

Mon 10/13

9:11 am-9:59 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$496

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

2:09 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Cancun

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-10:29 pm

3 stops18h 59m

$506

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:50 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cancun

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$506

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:50 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$164

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$203

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Deals found on 9/11

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Riviera Maya. 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 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 10h. Fly via Delta or United 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $164. Users have also found prices from $203 and $363 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 Riviera Maya

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Riviera Maya. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$507Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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