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$219+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Madison (SBA - MSN)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madison

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$444
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 12/1012:30 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:19 amMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/186:05 amSBA - MSN
2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:40 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/115:15 amSBA - MSN
2 stops7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/114:30 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/95:40 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 42mDelta
Tue 11/116:59 amMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/13$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/92:30 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops21h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/114:30 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/96:10 amSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/116:05 amSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:46 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop19h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$939

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Madison 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Madison that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/10

8:49 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$444

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

12:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/10

6:44 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 51m

$467

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

9:31 am-10:46 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 12/27

6:19 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 16m

$538

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

5:15 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$219

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madison

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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.

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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Madison have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Madison?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Madison will take you 5h 40m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Madison is about 1737 mi.

  • 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 $288. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 45% 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?

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

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

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

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

    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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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