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$433+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Madison (SBA - MSN)

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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSN
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madison (MSN). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
From Santa Barbara to Madison Truax Field
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 6/211:10 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/257:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 6/185:00 amSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/272:54 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
dom. 6/225:50 amSBA - MSN
2 stops8h 38mDelta
jue. 6/261:28 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,148

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Santa Barbara

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Madison

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Depart

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Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mar. 6/24

7:05 pm-10:52 am

2 stops13h 47m

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 6/28

7:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$474

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

dom. 6/22

5:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 6/28

2:54 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$591

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

dom. 6/22

5:50 am-4:28 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Madison Truax Field

jue. 6/26

1:28 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$1,148

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Deals found on 6/11

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

Rainfall in Madison by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madison ranges from 1.2 - 4.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Madison when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Madison by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madison, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Madison 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Madison round-trip from $474. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $591, and Delta, from $1,148. These flights start at 6% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Madison

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Madison. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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