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$851+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Santa Barbara (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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SBA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$851
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$747
From Madrid Barajas to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/2512:40 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:24 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/251:05 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops42h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:09 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops33h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$955
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/2512:30 pmMAD - SBA
3 stops32h 31mAir Canada
Sat 11/16:45 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$2,795

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Madrid

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:54 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

$851

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/21

11:00 am-8:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

8:25 am-7:10 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$921

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/25

4:40 pm-8:56 am

2 stops25h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-9:25 am

2 stops19h 20m

$950

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/25

1:05 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops42h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

2:09 pm-8:00 am

3 stops33h 51m

$955

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/20

12:55 am-11:43 am

1 stop19h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:41 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$1,118

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Deals found on 9/10

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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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Madrid to Santa Barbara in about 18h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 27m. The distance between Madrid and Santa Barbara is about 5860 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid 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 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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