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$677+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Spain
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/288:33 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops50h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops39h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$957

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$677
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$966
From Santa Barbara to Spain
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Spain that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/25

11:15 am-11:44 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$677

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

5:40 am-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 2/16

5:25 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$860

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

1:06 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops19h 49m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 2/7

10:40 am-12:36 pm

1 stop34h 56m

$948

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

8:33 pm-8:00 am

3 stops50h 27m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

11:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$957

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

2:17 pm-9:35 am

3 stops34h 18m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 2/16

1:45 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops37h 11m

$971

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

5:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/18

11:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$998

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

2:17 pm-9:35 am

3 stops34h 18m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/8

5:50 am-5:21 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$1,001

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-5:35 pm

3 stops27h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 2/7

11:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$1,055

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

2:38 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops41h 12m

$1,252

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

2:38 pm-12:05 am

3 stops48h 27m

$1,289

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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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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 $340). Flying from Santa Barbara to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Spain, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Spain 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
11,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Spain?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Spain can take about 19h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $677. Santa Barbara and Spain are separated by a distance of 5860 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • 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 $340). Flying from Santa Barbara to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 Santa Barbara to Spain

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$615Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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