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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to Santa Barbara round-trip from $339. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $355, and United Airlines, from $409. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $465. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Madison to Santa Barbara for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 80% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara at least 18 days early can save you up to 68% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for as little as $378 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $488 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Madison. Users have commonly found prices around $431 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $163. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Madison to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Madison-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Madison-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Madison-Santa Barbara 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 Madison to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Madison to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Madison to Santa Barbara?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madison to Santa Barbara.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to Santa Barbara?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$339 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$503

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Sat 5/246:45 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$339

Sat 5/246:00 amMSN - SBA

2 stops8h 02mDelta

Sat 5/318:30 amSBA - MSN

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$355

Tue 7/152:54 pmMSN - SBA

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/206:45 pmSBA - MSN

2 stops13h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$409

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Sat 5/246:45 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$339

Sat 5/246:00 amMSN - SBA

2 stops8h 02mDelta

Sat 5/318:30 amSBA - MSN

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$355

Tue 7/152:54 pmMSN - SBA

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/206:45 pmSBA - MSN

2 stops13h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$409

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Thu 5/153:22 pmMSN - SBA

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/197:40 pmSBA - MSN

2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$434

Sat 5/246:45 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3112:21 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$339

Sat 5/246:00 amMSN - SBA

2 stops8h 02mDelta

Sat 5/318:30 amSBA - MSN

2 stops10h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$355

One-way flights from Madison to Santa Barbara
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Mon 5/56:45 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$465

Mon 5/51:24 pmMSN - SBA

2 stops10h 34mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$470

Fri 6/133:09 pmMSN - SBA

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$494

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Return

Price

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/24

6:45 am-11:28 am

1 stop6h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

12:21 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$339

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/31

8:30 am-9:03 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$355

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/15

2:54 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

6:45 pm-10:13 am

2 stops13h 28m

$409

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Mon 5/5

6:45 am-11:28 am

1 stop6h 43m

$465

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Mon 5/5

1:24 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$470

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 6/13

3:09 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$494

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*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 Madison-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Madison-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madison to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to Santa Barbara round-trip from $339. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $355, and United Airlines, from $409. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $465. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Madison to Santa Barbara for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madison to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madison to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madison to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 Madison to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Madison to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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