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$503+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulum, Mexico

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/145:52 am
SBA
-
CUN
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Fri 9/184:05 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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
SBA
-
CUN
2 stops21h 02m
American Airlines
Fri 9/183:37 pm
CUN
-
SBA
2 stops21h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/1012:32 pm
SBA
-
CUN
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Thu 9/173:00 pm
CUN
-
SBA
2 stops20h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/1012:32 pm
SBA
-
CUN
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 9/134:10 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/2412:32 pm
SBA
-
CUN
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 9/274:10 pm
CUN
-
SBA
1 stop19h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$629

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

5:52 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

11:30 am-10:08 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$503

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

12:25 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Cancun

Thu 9/17

3:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$550

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/24

12:32 pm-10:00 am

2 stops19h 28m

Cancun

Sun 9/27

4:10 pm-9:13 am

1 stop19h 03m

$629
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Cancun

Fri 9/4

2:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$671

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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 July 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
10,052 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 $503, Delta can have you in Tulum from Santa Barbara in 7h 13m. 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.

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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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$535Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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