How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

For as low as $676, American Airlines can have you in Madrid from Santa Barbara in 17h. 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 $615, 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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
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dom. 12/282:08 pmSBA - MAD

2 stops40h 42mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA

2 stops39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$928

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

dom. 1/256:00 amSBA - MAD

2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines

dom. 2/112:40 pmMAD - SBA

2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$577

sáb. 1/245:40 amSBA - MAD

2 stops41h 20mKLM

sáb. 1/315:00 pmMAD - SBA

2 stops32h 11mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$581

mié. 2/46:00 amSBA - MAD

2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines

dom. 2/85:55 amMAD - SBA

2 stops23h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$676

dom. 1/252:17 pmSBA - MAD

3 stops32h 43mUnited Airlines

dom. 2/15:55 amMAD - SBA

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$676

sáb. 1/2410:02 amSBA - MAD

2 stops14h 23mAmerican Airlines

vie. 1/3012:55 amMAD - SBA

1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$710

sáb. 1/245:00 amSBA - MAD

3 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/316:00 amMAD - SBA

2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$723

sáb. 3/2112:35 pmSBA - MAD

2 stops26h 50mKLM

sáb. 3/2810:05 amMAD - SBA

2 stops38h 04mKLM

Deal found 12/9

$822

dom. 12/282:08 pmSBA - MAD

2 stops40h 42mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA

2 stops39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$928

Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

dom. 12/282:08 pmSBA - MAD

2 stops40h 42mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA

2 stops39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$928

sáb. 1/245:40 amSBA - MAD

2 stops41h 20mKLM

sáb. 1/315:00 pmMAD - SBA

2 stops32h 11mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$581

sáb. 1/2410:02 amSBA - MAD

2 stops14h 23mAmerican Airlines

vie. 1/3012:55 amMAD - SBA

1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$710

sáb. 1/245:00 amSBA - MAD

3 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/316:00 amMAD - SBA

2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$723

dom. 1/256:00 amSBA - MAD

2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines

dom. 2/112:40 pmMAD - SBA

2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$577

dom. 1/252:17 pmSBA - MAD

3 stops32h 43mUnited Airlines

dom. 2/15:55 amMAD - SBA

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$676

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

sáb. 4/188:33 pmSBA - MAD

2 stops26h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$606

sáb. 4/1812:41 pmSBA - MAD

1 stop16h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$616

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Ovago 2 stars
Round-trip from	$577 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$883

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 2/1

12:40 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops18h 33m

$577

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/24

5:40 am-8:00 am

2 stops41h 20m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 1/31

5:00 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$581

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/4

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 2/8

5:55 am-8:52 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$676

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/25

2:17 pm-8:00 am

3 stops32h 43m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 2/1

5:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$676

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/24

10:02 am-9:25 am

2 stops14h 23m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 1/30

12:55 am-12:36 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$710

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 1/24

5:00 am-9:15 am

3 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 1/31

6:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$723

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/21

12:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 3/28

10:05 am-4:09 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$822

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 12/28

2:08 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 42m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 1/15

11:15 am-5:21 pm

2 stops39h 06m

$928

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 4/18

8:33 pm-8:05 am

2 stops26h 32m

$606

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

sáb. 4/18

12:41 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$616

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Deals found on 12/10

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 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.

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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 $340). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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

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

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid?
For as low as $676, American Airlines can have you in Madrid from Santa Barbara in 17h. 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 $615, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $340). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

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.

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