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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cancún (CUN) from $459

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — CUN
May 3 — May 101
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cancún (CUN). 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 28, 2024.

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$339
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Cancún?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cancún.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún?

To save up to 16% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Cancún from $439 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $467 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Cancún from Santa Barbara with a flight ticket averaging about $429. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $126. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Cancún (SBA - CUN)?

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Barbara to Cancún in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Cancún. 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Cancún. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sun 5/57:10 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/165:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$625
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/133:01 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$628
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/132:24 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$634
Tue 7/96:24 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops18h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/145:40 amCUN - SBA
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$759
Wed 6/125:15 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$914

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Cancún. 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Cancún. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 8/134:20 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1712:35 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$459
Tue 8/135:25 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/178:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$480
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$584
Fri 6/144:11 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$588
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/138:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$614
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1612:55 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$651
Fri 6/144:11 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$652
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1411:10 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$694
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/143:56 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$713

Cheap Santa Barbara to Cancún flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Cancún specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 5/57:10 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/165:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$625
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1612:55 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$651
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/161:54 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$652
Fri 5/105:11 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$689
Fri 5/107:15 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops12h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/138:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$692
Fri 5/107:15 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1310:02 amCUN - SBA
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$693

Santa Barbara to Cancún 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Cancún in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 8/134:20 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1712:35 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$459
Tue 8/135:25 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/178:05 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$480
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$584
Fri 6/144:11 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$588
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - CUN
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/138:00 amCUN - SBA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$614
Sun 5/57:10 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/165:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$625
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/133:01 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$628
Tue 7/91:47 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/132:24 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$634
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1612:55 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$651

Santa Barbara to Cancún flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Santa Barbara to Cancún for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sun 5/57:10 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/165:01 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$625
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1612:55 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$651
Sun 5/54:49 pmSBA - CUN
2 stops16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/161:54 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$652

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$459 - $759

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Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

2 stops15h 31m

Cancun

Sat 8/17

2 stops9h 36m

$459

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

1 stop7h 53m

Cancun

Sat 8/17

1 stop14h 06m

$480

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

1 stop12h 52m

Cancun

Thu 6/20

1 stop14h 58m

$584

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

2 stops17h 14m

Cancun

Thu 6/20

1 stop14h 58m

$588

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

1 stop12h 56m

Cancun

Sat 7/13

1 stop14h 59m

$614

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

2 stops27h 33m

Cancun

Sat 7/13

2 stops21h 20m

$628

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

2 stops27h 33m

Cancun

Sat 7/13

1 stop21h 57m

$634

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/12

2 stops13h 13m

Cancun

Sun 6/16

2 stops15h 58m

$689

Santa BarbaraCancun

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

2 stops18h 13m

Cancun

Sun 7/14

2 stops20h 19m

$759

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Deals found on 4/27

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún. 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 Cancún. 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 Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 Cancún by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Cancún by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $604. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cancún (average of $339). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún 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

$372

March

$424

April

$411

May

$390

June

$421

July

$408

August

$388

September

$349

October

$398

November

$389

December

$390

Temperature and rainfall in Cancún by month

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

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Cancún, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
10,932 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
14,844 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $459, but on average you can expect to pay $654.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Cancún for under $700?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Cancún within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($459), United Airlines ($628), and Delta ($689) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Cancún. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SBA to CUN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Santa Barbara Airport to Cancun Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SBA to CUN flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 Cancún with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Cancún flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 Cancún that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 Cancún?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Cancún 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 Cancún flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Cancún flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Cancún

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United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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