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$760+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SBA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Santa Barbara

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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/185:55 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 2/225:48 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops30h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$760
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1112:40 pm
MAD
-
SBA
1 stop32h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 2/1512:38 pm
SBA
-
MAD
1 stop35h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$774
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/136:00 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops22h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 3/205:48 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops38h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$924
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/118:30 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 2/155:00 am
SBA
-
MAD
3 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,234

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$760
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$758
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madrid Barajas-Santa Barbara flight deals.
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From Madrid Barajas to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($166 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 27, 2026.
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

Wed 2/18

5:55 am-9:13 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

5:48 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 27m

$760

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

7:22 am-9:15 am

2 stops40h 53m

$760

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/11

12:40 pm-11:48 am

1 stop32h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

12:38 pm-9:25 am

1 stop35h 47m

$774

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-8:06 pm

2 stops22h 06m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,132

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/24

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-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 Madrid-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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara (average of $450). Flying from Madrid to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 American Airlines fly from Madrid to Santa Barbara in about 24h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara (average of $450). Flying from Madrid to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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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