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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum, Mexico from $500

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Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tulum

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum (TU9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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July

Average price

$592

Round-trip from

$339
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 16% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $439 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $467.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Tulum from Santa Barbara. Prices for September average $429 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $126. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Tulum (SBA - TU9)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Tulum. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$500
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1611:55 amCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$504
Thu 7/115:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$515
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$519
Wed 10/26:20 amSBA - CUN
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/68:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$525
Fri 7/126:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1611:55 amCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$529
Thu 7/186:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/228:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$568
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/202:49 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops32h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$587
Thu 7/185:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/228:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$604

Santa Barbara to Tulum 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Tulum in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$500
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1611:55 amCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$504
Thu 7/115:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$515
Thu 7/116:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$519
Wed 10/26:20 amSBA - CUN
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/68:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/19$525
Fri 7/126:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1611:55 amCUN - SBA
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$529
Thu 7/186:38 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/228:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$568
Wed 10/27:25 amSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 38mDelta
Sun 10/69:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/19$576
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/202:49 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops32h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$587

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum within your budget

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

1 stop12h 52m

Cancun

Thu 6/20

1 stop14h 58m

$500

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops13h 27m

Cancun

Tue 7/16

2 stops11h 07m

$504

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

1 stop12h 56m

Cancun

Mon 7/15

1 stop14h 51m

$515

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops13h 27m

Cancun

Mon 7/15

1 stop14h 51m

$519

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/2

1 stop11h 00m

Cancun

Sun 10/6

1 stop14h 06m

$525

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/12

2 stops14h 22m

Cancun

Tue 7/16

2 stops11h 07m

$529

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/18

2 stops12h 24m

Cancun

Mon 7/22

1 stop14h 51m

$568

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/2

2 stops14h 38m

Cancun

Sun 10/6

2 stops13h 55m

$576

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

1 stop12h 52m

Cancun

Thu 6/20

2 stops32h 09m

$587

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Deals found on 4/18

When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Tulum flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Tulum by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Tulum by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $536. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $339). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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.

January

$339

February

$371

March

$424

April

$409

May

$386

June

$421

July

$408

August

$388

September

$347

October

$400

November

$387

December

$390

Temperature and rainfall in Tulum by month

Plan your trip to Tulum by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

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 April 19, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,954 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 2 airlines. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $500, but on average you can expect to pay $608.

  • What does SBA to CUN mean?

    This is defined as Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Cancun Airport (CUN). Codes like Cancun Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Tulum flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum with specific airlines?

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  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Tulum flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Tulum flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Tulum flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/19.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum

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United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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