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$629+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$899
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$629
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979
From Madrid Barajas to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amSBA - MAD
2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$899
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops23h 14mKLM
Sat 11/298:20 amSBA - MAD
1 stop15h 40mKLM
Deal found 7/29$936
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 11/1912:55 amMAD - SBA
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:10 amSBA - MAD
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$950
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amMAD - SBA
3 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:10 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,367
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:55 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 43mIberia
Sat 11/2912:29 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop32h 46mIberia
Deal found 7/29$1,431

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Madrid

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/3

11:15 am-10:14 pm

2 stops19h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops40h 05m

$899

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/29

8:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 40m

$936

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/19

12:55 am-12:33 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/29

6:10 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 15m

$950

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-5:44 pm

3 stops20h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

2:10 pm-8:00 am

3 stops32h 50m

$1,367

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/19

12:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop19h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/29

12:29 pm-6:15 am

1 stop32h 46m

$1,431

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/2

10:15 pm-10:32 am

3 stops45h 17m

$629

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/2

12:40 pm-11:31 am

1 stop31h 51m

$928

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Madrid 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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madrid to Santa Barbara 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,859 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Madrid 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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