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$1,320+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
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 June 11, 2026.

This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 7/235:05 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/307:05 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/2312:39 pm
SBA
-
MAD
1 stop16h 46m
American Airlines
Thu 7/3012:30 pm
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops18h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/231:58 pm
SBA
-
MAD
3 stops31h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 7/3012:45 pm
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops43h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/55:00 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops19h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 7/118:25 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops60h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,678
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 6/145:45 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/228:30 pm
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,719
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:24 pm
SBA
-
MAD
3 stops25h 26m
Air Canada
Thu 7/301:30 pm
MAD
-
SBA
3 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,995
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/146:00 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops17h 20m
Iberia
Mon 6/223:55 pm
MAD
-
SBA
1 stop28h 59m
Iberia
Deal found 6/8$1,996
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/148:24 pm
SBA
-
MAD
3 stops25h 26m
Air Canada
Mon 6/221:30 pm
MAD
-
SBA
3 stops31h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$2,195
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/310:51 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/295:55 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$4,480

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,320
(Condor)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,292
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From Santa Barbara to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($328 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/23

12:39 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/30

12:30 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$1,408

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/23

12:39 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/30

3:55 pm-11:47 am

1 stop28h 52m

$1,414

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/23

1:58 pm-6:50 am

3 stops31h 52m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/30

12:45 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$1,487

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/5

5:00 am-4:45 pm

3 stops26h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/11

8:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops60h 00m

$1,682

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

10:51 am-7:30 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/29

5:55 am-7:57 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$4,480

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

12:39 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 26m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/29

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$5,008

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/8

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  • 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.

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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 June 11, 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
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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 $1,408, American Airlines can have you in Madrid from Santa Barbara in 16h 46m. 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.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$615Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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