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$194+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MEX
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$375
(Delta)

One-way from

$194
(Delta)

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December

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February

Average price

$352
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/85:45 amSBA - PVR
2 stops10h 34mDelta
Tue 4/153:56 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/25$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/29:59 amSBA - OAX
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/51:10 pmOAX - SBA
2 stops24h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/107:40 pmSBA - SJD
1 stop16h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/171:00 pmSJD - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/1312:23 pmSBA - GDL
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/91:30 pmGDL - SBA
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/67:08 pmSBA - PVR
1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/121:50 pmPVR - SBA
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/104:25 pmSBA - SJD
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/179:15 amSJD - SBA
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/212:37 pmSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/53:30 pmMEX - SBA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/142:02 pmSBA - GDL
2 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:40 amGDL - SBA
2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/24:25 pmSBA - OAX
2 stops25h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/56:30 amOAX - SBA
3 stops30h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/93:40 pmSBA - PVR
2 stops18h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/162:56 pmPVR - SBA
3 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/288:45 amSBA - CUN
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Thu 5/111:03 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/24$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/45:45 amSBA - MEX
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Mon 4/77:01 amMEX - SBA
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/26$519

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Mexico

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-5:19 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 4/15

3:56 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$375

Santa BarbaraOaxaca

SBA - OAX

SBAOAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/2

9:59 am-12:19 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Oaxaca Xoxocotlan

Mon 5/5

1:10 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$395

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

7:40 pm-11:58 am

1 stop16h 18m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 5/17

1:00 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$450

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 7/9

1:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$461

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/6

7:08 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 4/12

1:50 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$473

Santa BarbaraSan José del Cabo

SBA - SJD

SBASJD

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

4:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 55m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 5/17

9:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$485

Santa BarbaraMexico City

SBA - MEX

SBAMEX

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/2

12:37 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 5/5

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$486

Santa BarbaraGuadalajara

SBA - GDL

SBAGDL

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/14

7:40 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops16h 54m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 7/9

6:40 am-11:58 pm

2 stops18h 18m

$498

Santa BarbaraOaxaca

SBA - OAX

SBAOAX

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/2

4:25 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops25h 01m

Oaxaca Xoxocotlan

Mon 5/5

6:30 am-12:16 pm

3 stops30h 46m

$505

Santa BarbaraPuerto Vallarta

SBA - PVR

SBAPVR

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

3:40 pm-11:14 am

2 stops18h 34m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 5/16

2:56 pm-12:16 pm

3 stops22h 20m

$510

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico (average of $400). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to MX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico. 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 Mexico. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Mexico 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Mexico. 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 Mexico?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Mexico from Santa Barbara.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $194. American Airlines flights start at $208 while deals on United Airlines start at $244 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    The most popular route from Santa Barbara to Mexico is Santa Barbara - Cancun. You may also consider Santa Barbara - San José del Cabo Los Cabos or Santa Barbara - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico (average of $400). Flying from Santa Barbara to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 Mexico

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$149Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$360Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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