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$515+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CUN
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$515
(Delta)

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Average price

$643
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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 March 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 4/165:45 amSBA - CUN
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Wed 4/2311:03 amCUN - SBA
1 stop11h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/4$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 5/157:24 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/204:05 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 6/216:39 pmSBA - CUN
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/285:56 pmCUN - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$662
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:55 amSBA - CUN
2 stops25h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/174:25 pmCUN - SBA
3 stops27h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$769
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Thu 5/82:28 pmSBA - CUN
3 stops44h 42mAvianca
Mon 5/122:10 pmCUN - SBA
2 stops35h 49mAvianca
Deal found 3/4$1,240

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Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Cancun

Wed 4/23

11:03 am-8:41 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$515

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

7:24 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cancun

Tue 5/20

4:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$533

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/21

6:39 pm-6:48 am

1 stop10h 09m

Cancun

Sat 6/28

5:56 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$662

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

6:27 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops18h 48m

Cancun

Tue 5/20

4:25 pm-5:37 pm

3 stops27h 12m

$939

Santa BarbaraCancún

SBA - CUN

SBACUN

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/8

2:28 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops44h 42m

Cancun

Mon 5/12

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$1,240

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Deals found on 3/4

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Tulum

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum 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 TU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Tulum. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 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 Tulum as you normally would.

Rainfall in Tulum by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tulum 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 Tulum when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Tulum by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tulum, 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 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 March 5, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,711 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
8,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
8,655 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,341 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

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

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tulum (average of $360). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tulum 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.

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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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$433Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$439Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$499Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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