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$521+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid

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 January 27, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/244:40 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/212:55 am
MAD
-
SBA
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/245:40 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops18h 35m
Delta
Tue 3/311:15 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops19h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/246:00 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops18h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
MAD
-
SBA
3 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/206:23 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops17h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:00 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$679
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:19 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops15h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/294:50 pm
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/198:15 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops27h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/298:15 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops48h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$969
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/207:20 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops52h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/294:50 pm
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops33h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,027
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 3/214:50 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Sun 3/2910:25 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops38h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,057
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/204:50 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Sun 3/2910:25 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops38h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,109
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:19 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops15h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/2712:55 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,143

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$679
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$557
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From Santa Barbara to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($317 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

4:40 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

12:55 am-11:48 am

1 stop19h 53m

$521

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

5:40 am-9:15 am

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-9:53 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$528

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-7:50 pm

3 stops22h 50m

$629

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-9:13 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$679

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/19

6:19 am-6:15 am

2 stops15h 56m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/29

4:50 pm-11:48 am

2 stops27h 58m

$881

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/19

8:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/29

8:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops48h 43m

$969

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/21

4:50 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/29

10:25 am-4:09 pm

2 stops38h 44m

$1,057

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/20

4:50 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/29

10:25 am-4:09 pm

2 stops38h 44m

$1,109

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/19

6:19 am-6:15 am

2 stops15h 56m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/27

12:55 am-11:57 am

2 stops19h 02m

$1,143

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid

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 Madrid in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $339). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 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 January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Madrid to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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 $528, Delta can have you in Madrid from Santa Barbara in 18h 35m. 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid round-trip?

    Currently priced at $493, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Madrid and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $339). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid

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American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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