$1,012+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
May 28 — Jun 41
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 April 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 April 28, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 4/295:45 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops42h 25m
Delta
Mon 5/46:00 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,012
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 4/307:13 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops25h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:25 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,058
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 4/305:45 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Sun 5/31:05 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops41h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,060
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/92:05 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/167:05 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,300
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:45 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:35 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,329
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/255:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/318:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,336
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:58 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 6/412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops31h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,423
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/811:18 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:05 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,470
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 April 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 April 28, 2026.
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:45 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:35 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/255:00 am
SBA
- MAD
3 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 5/318:15 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops48h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,535
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/255:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/318:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 6/91:58 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops34h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 6/1612:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops35h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/81:58 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops33h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 6/158:25 am
MAD
- SBA
3 stops47h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,602
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:58 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 6/41:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
3 stops42h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,628
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to MadridDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Data last updated April 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Data last updated April 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 4/295:45 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops42h 25m
Delta
Mon 5/46:00 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops19h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,012
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 4/307:13 pm
SBA
- MAD
2 stops25h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:25 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,058
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 4/305:45 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Sun 5/31:05 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops41h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,060
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/255:50 am
SBA
- MAD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/318:30 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/255:00 am
SBA
- MAD
3 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 5/318:15 am
MAD
- SBA
2 stops48h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,535
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:45 pm
SBA
- MAD
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:35 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops25h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,329
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:58 pm
SBA
- MAD
3 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 6/412:45 pm
MAD
- SBA
2 stops31h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,423
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 April 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,300 (Condor) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $763 |
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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/28
12:45 pm-2:25 pm
1 stop16h 40m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 6/4
7:35 pm-11:54 am
2 stops25h 19m
$1,329
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 5/25
5:50 am-3:35 pm
2 stops24h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 5/31
8:30 pm-3:59 pm
2 stops28h 29m
$1,336
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 5/25
5:00 am-4:45 pm
3 stops26h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 5/31
8:15 am-11:44 pm
2 stops48h 29m
$1,535
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Tue 6/9
1:58 pm-9:00 am
3 stops34h 02m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 6/16
12:45 pm-3:17 pm
2 stops35h 32m
$1,554
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Mon 6/8
1:58 pm-8:50 am
2 stops33h 52m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 6/15
8:25 am-10:45 pm
3 stops47h 20m
$1,602
Santa BarbaraMadrid
SBA - MAD
SBAMAD
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/28
1:58 pm-6:50 am
3 stops31h 52m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 6/4
1:30 pm-10:45 pm
3 stops42h 15m
$1,628
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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 April 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
Food
6.4
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.9
Boarding
7.5
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - BDL
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Overall
7.1
Entertainment
6.9
Boarding
7.5
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - BDL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$615 | Average$1,433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |