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$289+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSN
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
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 noviembre 13, 2025.

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Expedia
2 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$804
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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 12/186:52 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops13h 13mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/38:10 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops15h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
vie. 12/1912:25 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/215:42 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
vie. 12/1910:13 amSBA - MSN
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/38:10 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops15h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
vie. 12/1912:25 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/285:40 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$660

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Madison that are best for you.

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Madison

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mié. 1/14

12:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 1/17

8:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$289

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mié. 1/14

5:40 am-4:44 pm

2 stops9h 04m

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 1/17

11:12 am-8:56 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$299

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/7

1:19 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Madison Truax Field

mar. 3/10

2:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$364

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

jue. 12/18

6:52 pm-10:05 am

2 stops13h 13m

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 1/3

8:10 pm-9:43 am

2 stops15h 33m

$407

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/7

5:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Madison Truax Field

mar. 3/10

4:10 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$414

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/26

1:13 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$334

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/26

12:37 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$339

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/26

5:30 am-7:21 pm

3 stops11h 51m

$624

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Deals found on 11/11

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madison (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madison in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 noviembre 13, 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
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
11,051 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 6h 21m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Madison is about 1737 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $294. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Madison one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $334. Delta flights start at $339 while deals on United Airlines start at $624 one-way.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madison (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madison in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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