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$289+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum, 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 3/226:55 pm
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop17h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 3/253:32 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/16:19 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 4/74:12 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop21h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$457

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum

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Round-trip from

$450
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(Southwest)

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August

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Tulum

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/22

6:55 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop17h 36m

Cancun

Wed 3/25

3:32 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$450

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:19 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Cancun

Tue 4/7

4:12 pm-11:56 am

1 stop21h 44m

$457

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/15

2:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops17h 55m

$289

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

5:48 pm-7:29 am

1 stop10h 41m

$394

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/15

3:10 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops30h 48m

$455

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Deals found on 2/16

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $161). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum in June is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Tulum

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tulum. 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 Tulum. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,212 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,321 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
11,313 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Tulum. 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 Tulum?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to Tulum 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 Tulum?

    For as low as $450, American Airlines can have you in Tulum from Santa Barbara in 17h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2203 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum 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 Tulum?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $161). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum in June is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 Tulum

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum. 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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