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$377+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid (MAD). 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(KLM)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$661
From Santa Barbara to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:20 amSBA - MAD
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Tue 12/1611:15 amMAD - SBA
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/8$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 12/28:20 amSBA - MAD
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Tue 12/1610:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops21h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/8$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 12/285:06 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops53h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$613
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:48 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 12/26:10 amSBA - MAD
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1512:55 amMAD - SBA
2 stops26h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$654
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:40 amSBA - MAD
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Mon 12/18:30 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops28h 39mKLM
Deal found 9/9$658
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:30 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops18h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/16:35 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops56h 13mLufthansa
Deal found 9/10$682
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:00 amSBA - MAD
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/11:35 pmMAD - SBA
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,033

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

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Madrid

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

8:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/16

10:00 am-10:13 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$442

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

5:06 pm-8:00 am

2 stops53h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

11:15 am-4:40 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$613

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

6:48 pm-8:00 am

3 stops28h 12m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$628

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/23

5:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/1

8:30 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$658

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/23

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/1

6:35 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops56h 13m

$682

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

5:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

11:05 am-11:54 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$691

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops37h 55m

$377

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

8:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$410

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Deals found on 9/10

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Madrid. 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 Madrid?

    For as low as $442, Delta can have you in Madrid from Santa Barbara in 15h 55m. There are 5860 mi between Santa Barbara and Madrid. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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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