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$453+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSN
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Tue 2/18
Tue 2/25
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 February 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$681
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$453
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$398
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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 February 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/145:00 amSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/212:19 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/26:25 amSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/42:15 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/13$792
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:27 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/2111:54 amMSN - SBA
3 stops23h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12$3,203

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Madison within your budget

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 February 13, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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Madison

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/14

5:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/21

2:19 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$681

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/2

6:25 am-2:13 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/4

2:15 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$792

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/14

7:27 pm-11:29 am

2 stops14h 02m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/21

11:54 am-9:10 am

3 stops23h 16m

$3,203

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/18

2:06 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$453

Santa BarbaraMadison

SBA - MSN

SBAMSN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/18

7:15 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$486

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Deals found on 2/12

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madison in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Madison flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Madison flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Madison flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Madison flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Madison flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Madison

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Madison including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 February 13, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,694 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
9,694 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,694 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,316 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,694 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,831 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,694 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
9,694 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 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 $681. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $792, and Alaska Airlines, from $3,203.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 February 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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