$627+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to MadridExplore 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 28, 2026.
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 28, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/206:43 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops28h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 10/412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops43h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$919
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:25 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1712:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/712:15 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops18h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 9/1312:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23![American Airlines logo]()
$1,075
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/147:00 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops24h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,094
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:30 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops31h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 9/171:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops41h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,136
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/52:01 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops33h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1310:50 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops33h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,143
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 9/206:10 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/43:55 pm
MAD
- SBA
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/75:00 am
SBA
- MAD
3 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops40h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/712:20 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops18h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1412:40 pm
MAD
- SBA
1 stop31h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24![American Airlines logo]()
$1,168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:20 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops16h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 9/1312:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$1,171
Best flights from Santa Barbara to MadridDiscover 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 July 28, 2026.
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 July 28, 2026.
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/55:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/125:00 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops32h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$773
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/208:30 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 10/412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops43h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$919
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/712:15 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops18h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 9/1312:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23![American Airlines logo]()
$1,075
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:25 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1712:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/54:06 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops30h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1310:50 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops33h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,143
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/147:00 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops24h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/75:00 am
SBA
- MAD
3 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops40h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,155
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:00 am
SBA
- MAD
3 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 9/176:05 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops23h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,221
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:20 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/131:50 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,279
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to MadridSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:26 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops47h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$627
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:24 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops53h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$651
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 July 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $773 (Air France) |
One-way from | $627 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,128 |
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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 July 28, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Tue 1/5
5:50 am-3:20 pm
2 stops24h 30m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 1/12
5:00 pm-4:17 pm
2 stops32h 17m
$773
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Sun 9/20
8:30 pm-8:05 am
2 stops26h 35m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 10/4
12:45 pm-10:51 pm
2 stops43h 06m
$919
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/10
12:25 pm-2:25 pm
1 stop17h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 9/17
12:30 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops19h 05m
$1,053
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/7
12:15 pm-3:50 pm
2 stops18h 35m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 9/13
12:30 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops19h 05m
$1,075
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/7
5:50 am-3:35 pm
2 stops24h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 9/14
7:00 am-10:08 pm
2 stops24h 08m
$1,094
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/5
4:06 pm-8:05 am
2 stops30h 59m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 9/13
10:50 am-11:31 am
2 stops33h 41m
$1,143
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 9/7
5:00 am-4:45 pm
3 stops26h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 9/14
12:45 pm-8:11 pm
2 stops40h 26m
$1,155
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/10
5:00 am-11:20 am
3 stops21h 20m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 9/17
6:05 am-8:11 pm
2 stops23h 06m
$1,221
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/5
12:20 pm-9:05 am
1 stop35h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 9/13
1:50 pm-11:50 pm
2 stops19h 00m
$1,279
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Thu 8/27
10:42 am-8:40 am
2 stops36h 58m
$680
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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 28, 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.
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.5
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.5
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$615 | Average$1,433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |