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Cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA) from $378

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 5/15. 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.
MSN — SBA
May 7 — May 141
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The best prices from Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara are usually found in October or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 May 2, 2024.

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Average price

$657

Round-trip from

$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 57% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara at least 18 days early can save you up to 125% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for as little as $590 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $758 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Madison. Users have commonly found prices around $475 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $238. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Madison to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Madison to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Madison and Santa Barbara. 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Madison to Santa Barbara. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 5/155:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$378
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$383
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$471
Tue 7/1611:32 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1912:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$522
Wed 6/126:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$560
Wed 6/1211:24 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$565
Tue 7/166:40 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1912:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$566
Thu 6/136:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$581
Tue 7/1611:32 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/196:25 amSBA - MSN
2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$681

Cheap United Airlines flights from Madison to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Madison and Santa Barbara. 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Madison to Santa Barbara. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 6/128:55 amMSN - SBA
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/175:15 amSBA - MSN
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$716
Thu 10/108:38 amMSN - SBA
2 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/132:00 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$935

Cheap Madison to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/155:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$378
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$383
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$471
Sat 5/45:02 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/75:11 amSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$498
Sat 5/45:02 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$501
Sat 5/412:45 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/79:56 amSBA - MSN
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$506
Wed 6/126:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$560
Wed 6/1211:24 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$565
Thu 6/136:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$581

Madison to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madison and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/155:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$378
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/211:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$383
Wed 5/158:01 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$471
Sat 5/45:02 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/75:11 amSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$498
Sat 5/45:02 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$501
Wed 5/112:45 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/75:11 amSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$503
Wed 5/112:45 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/79:56 amSBA - MSN
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$506
Tue 7/1611:32 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1912:12 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$522
Wed 6/126:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$560

Find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/15

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

1 stop5h 48m

$378

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/15

2 stops12h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

1 stop5h 48m

$383

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/15

2 stops12h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/21

2 stops12h 58m

$471

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/16

2 stops12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/19

1 stop9h 24m

$522

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/12

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/17

2 stops15h 23m

$560

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/12

2 stops8h 44m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/17

2 stops15h 23m

$565

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/19

1 stop9h 24m

$566

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 6/13

2 stops10h 47m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/17

2 stops7h 41m

$648

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/12

1 stop14h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/17

1 stop15h 07m

$716

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Deals found on 5/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara. 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 Madison to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Madison to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Madison to Santa Barbara is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $534. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$457

May

$455

June

$545

July

$506

August

$442

September

$400

October

$417

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,142 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,769 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,861 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $378, but on average you can expect to pay $633.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to Santa Barbara round-trip from $378. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $648, and United Airlines, from $716. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does MSN to SBA mean?

    MSN and SBA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MSN to SBA refers to a flight route from Madison Truax Field Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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    Many airlines flying from Madison to Santa Barbara 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.

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    The Madison to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Madison to Santa Barbara

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American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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