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$399+ Cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA)

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Madison to Santa Barbara
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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/275:40 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:12 amSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$913
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/278:15 amMSN - SBA
2 stops17h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - MSN
2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$942

Find flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$643
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Madison

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/31

4:20 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

12:59 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$399

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 1/16

2:56 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

5:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$409

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 3/5

7:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/9

6:55 pm-9:53 am

2 stops12h 58m

$454

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Deals found on 12/15

Compare providers for flights from Madison to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $60). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Madison to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to Santa Barbara. 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 Madison to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Madison to Santa Barbara can take about 6h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. Madison and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1737 mi.

  • 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 $336. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $60). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madison to Santa Barbara. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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