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$618+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
2 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,055
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. 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 May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/78:20 amSBA - MAD
2 stops23h 05mDelta
Tue 10/2110:05 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/29$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 10/75:15 amSBA - MAD
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2112:45 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops34h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$638
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 10/76:00 amSBA - MAD
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2112:45 pmMAD - SBA
3 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$668
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/712:34 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/214:00 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop28h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$750
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/134:55 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops21h 30mKLM
Fri 6/2010:05 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/28$1,310
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/136:00 amSBA - MAD
3 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Fri 6/206:00 amMAD - SBA
3 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$2,025

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid 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 May 1, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

8:20 am-4:25 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

10:05 am-8:14 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$618

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:15 am-6:40 am

2 stops16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

12:45 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$638

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-6:40 am

2 stops15h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

12:45 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops20h 14m

$668

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

12:34 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

4:00 pm-11:27 am

1 stop28h 27m

$750

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

4:55 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/20

10:05 am-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,310

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-5:05 pm

3 stops26h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/20

6:00 am-5:40 pm

3 stops20h 40m

$2,025

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Deals found on 4/29

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,086). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid as you normally would.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $618, Delta will fly you from Santa Barbara to Madrid and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $638 and $750, respectively.

  • 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 $1,086). 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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