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$452+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$452

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,009
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 July 29, 2025.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:13 amSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 22mDelta
Tue 9/3010:05 amMAD - SBA
1 stop18h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/27$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:05 amSBA - MAD
2 stops19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1810:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:00 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops29h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1812:30 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops44h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$667
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:22 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1810:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$775
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/118:13 amSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 22mKLM
Thu 9/1810:05 amMAD - SBA
1 stop18h 58mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,135

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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

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/26

8:13 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 22m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/30

10:05 am-8:03 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$452

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

6:05 am-10:30 am

2 stops19h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

10:00 am-10:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$637

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

4:00 pm-6:40 am

2 stops29h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$667

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

12:22 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 03m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

10:00 am-10:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$775

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

8:13 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 22m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

10:05 am-8:03 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$1,135

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 $1,052). 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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Currently priced at $452, 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 American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $637 and $667, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $1,052). 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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