$251+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Playa del Carmen, 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). 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 January 20, 2025.
Round-trip from | $531 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $251 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $672 |
Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del CarmenExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Mon 2/10
6:25 am-3:42 pm
1 stop6h 17m
Cancun
Wed 2/19
3:35 pm-10:12 pm
1 stop9h 37m
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/5
7:15 am-9:05 pm
1 stop10h 50m
Cancun
Wed 3/12
3:00 pm-10:14 pm
1 stop9h 14m
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Thu 3/6
7:27 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop17h 33m
Cancun
Thu 3/13
4:10 pm-6:37 pm
1 stop28h 27m
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 5/21
5:00 am-4:45 pm
1 stop9h 45m
Cancun
Fri 5/23
2:24 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop11h 34m
Santa BarbaraCancún
SBA - CUN
SBACUN
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/5
6:50 pm-9:40 pm
2 stops23h 50m
Cancun
Wed 3/12
6:35 pm-4:25 pm
3 stops23h 50m
Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 PL9?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.
Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month
Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.
Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month
Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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
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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
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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
Food
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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
Food
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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
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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Playa del Carmen
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$377 | Average$654 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$426 | Average$588 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$499 | Average$643 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |