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$971+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Spain

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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$971
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,057
From Santa Barbara to Spain
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/266:45 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/912:45 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops37h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$971
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/238:15 amSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Sat 8/2310:05 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 03mKLM
Deal found 6/12$1,007
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/2612:10 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/94:20 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,041
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/276:00 amSBA - BCN
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/36:50 amBCN - SBA
2 stops23h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/266:10 pmSBA - VLC
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/26:55 pmVLC - SBA
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,323
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/266:45 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/96:00 amMAD - SBA
3 stops20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,711

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Spain 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Spain that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:45 pm-6:40 am

3 stops50h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/9

12:45 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$971

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

8:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/23

10:05 am-8:08 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$1,007

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

12:10 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/9

4:20 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,041

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

6:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 8/3

6:50 am-9:21 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,081

Santa BarbaraValencia

SBA - VLC

SBAVLC

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:10 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Valencia

Sat 8/2

6:55 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,323

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:45 pm-8:20 am

3 stops28h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-5:43 pm

3 stops20h 43m

$1,711

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Spain

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Spain from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Spain (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to ES?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Spain. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Spain, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Spain by month

Plan your trip to Spain by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Spain ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Spain when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Spain by month

Plan your trip to Spain by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Spain, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Spain. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Spain?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Spain. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Spain?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Spain are Santa Barbara - Madrid Barajas, Santa Barbara - Alicante and Santa Barbara - Barcelona-El Prat.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Spain 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 Santa Barbara to Spain?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Spain (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Spain

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Spain. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$782Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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