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. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $344, and United Airlines, from $409. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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.

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).

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 44 days early can save you up to 171% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 44 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 $405 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 $436 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $158. 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.

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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Round-trip from	$289 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$488

From Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara

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jue. 9/46:42 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/81:17 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$289

mar. 10/1411:11 amMSN - SBA

1 stop11h 03mDelta

sáb. 10/188:20 amSBA - MSN

2 stops11h 34mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$344

mar. 12/235:30 pmMSN - SBA

2 stops8h 00mUnited Airlines

jue. 12/251:10 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$409

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jue. 9/46:42 amMSN - SBA

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/81:17 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$289

mar. 10/1411:11 amMSN - SBA

1 stop11h 03mDelta

sáb. 10/188:20 amSBA - MSN

2 stops11h 34mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$344

mar. 12/235:30 pmMSN - SBA

2 stops8h 00mUnited Airlines

jue. 12/251:10 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$409

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jue. 7/1712:24 pmMSN - SBA

2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines

lun. 7/217:04 pmSBA - MSN

2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$349

jue. 7/172:54 pmMSN - SBA

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

lun. 7/2112:52 pmSBA - MSN

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$506

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jue. 9/4

6:42 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Barbara

lun. 9/8

1:17 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 04m

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MSN - SBA

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Madison Truax Field

mar. 10/14

11:11 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 10/18

8:20 am-9:54 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$344

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MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

mar. 12/23

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

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jue. 12/25

1:10 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 39m

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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 $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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 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

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 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

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 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

7,982 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 $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $344, and United Airlines, from $409. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% 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, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$307	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, 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.

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