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$289+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SBA
Jul 22 — Jul 291
Tue 7/22
Tue 7/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$533
From Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 9/46:40 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/81:17 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/17$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/212:26 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops13h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/68:40 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/15$389

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MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/4

6:40 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

1:17 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$289

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/6

2:48 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/9

5:30 am-9:02 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$473

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Deals found on 7/17

Best time to book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara

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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, 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 $474). 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 July 17, 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
8,864 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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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 $289. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 43% 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.

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  • 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 $474). 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 July 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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