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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid (MAD) from $493

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — MAD
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid (MAD). 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 June 2, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$559
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From Santa Barbara to Madrid Barajas
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 17 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Madrid from $828 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,079 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Madrid. Flights to Madrid from Santa Barbara in January are about $884 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $428.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid as you normally would.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Santa Barbara and Madrid. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Consider these cheap Air Canada flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 7/291:47 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops34h 33mAir Canada
Thu 8/159:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops58h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$795
Tue 10/156:15 amSBA - MAD
3 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Mon 10/2811:15 amMAD - SBA
3 stops30h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$801
Mon 7/296:30 amSBA - MAD
3 stops19h 45mAir Canada
Thu 8/158:25 amMAD - SBA
3 stops24h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,449

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Madrid. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 10/156:20 amSBA - MAD
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2811:30 amMAD - SBA
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$695
Mon 7/2912:12 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/154:00 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops29h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$837
Mon 7/295:10 amSBA - MAD
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/154:00 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$840
Sun 11/176:27 amSBA - MAD
1 stop23h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/231:25 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops41h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,005
Sun 11/176:27 amSBA - MAD
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2312:40 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,504

Santa Barbara to Madrid 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Madrid in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 12/37:25 amSBA - MAD
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Tue 12/106:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops23h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/31$493
Tue 12/34:50 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1012:40 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$591
Tue 12/310:15 amSBA - MAD
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:35 pmMAD - SBA
3 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$599
Tue 12/36:27 amSBA - MAD
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1012:40 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$630
Tue 10/156:45 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2811:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops44h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$669
Sun 11/172:00 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Sat 11/231:55 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops42h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1$681
Tue 10/156:20 amSBA - MAD
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2811:30 amMAD - SBA
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$695
Tue 10/156:15 amSBA - MAD
3 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2811:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$701
Mon 7/296:24 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops29h 56mAir Canada
Thu 8/159:00 amMAD - SBA
2 stops34h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/2$789

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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$669 - $1,140

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Price

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/15

2 stops29h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/28

2 stops44h 43m

$669

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/17

2 stops18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/23

2 stops42h 55m

$681

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/15

1 stop23h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/28

2 stops18h 31m

$695

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/15

3 stops20h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/28

2 stops30h 36m

$701

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

2 stops34h 33m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/15

2 stops58h 16m

$795

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/15

3 stops20h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/28

3 stops30h 36m

$801

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

1 stop17h 13m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/15

2 stops29h 33m

$837

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

1 stop18h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/15

1 stop28h 28m

$840

Santa BarbaraMadrid Barajas

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/15

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 10/28

1 stop18h 55m

$1,140

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Madrid flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid

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Temperature and rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAD

Temperature

41 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Madrid have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,260 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,021 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,557 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $669, but on average you can expect to pay $942.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid round-trip?

    Currently priced at $669, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Madrid and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $681 and $695, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SBA to MAD mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while MAD stands for Madrid Barajas Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Madrid flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Madrid flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Madrid flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Madrid flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Madrid flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $559). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,155). 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 Madrid

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American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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