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$561+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 17, 2025.

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$561
(Delta)

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February

Average price

$628
From Santa Barbara to Madrid Barajas
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/265:45 amSBA - MAD
2 stops20h 45mDelta
jue. 3/1310:00 amMAD - SBA
1 stop18h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/15$561
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
dom. 3/27:15 amSBA - MAD
2 stops21h 25mKLM
dom. 3/98:35 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops32h 09mKLM
Deal found 1/15$649
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/262:06 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/1412:40 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$695
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
dom. 3/212:33 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/910:45 amMAD - SBA
2 stops21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
dom. 3/22:06 pmSBA - MAD
3 stops40h 59mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/96:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$742
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
dom. 3/26:20 amSBA - MAD
3 stops21h 45mAir Canada
dom. 3/97:40 amMAD - SBA
3 stops24h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$1,279

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/26

5:45 am-11:30 am

2 stops20h 45m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 3/13

10:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$561

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 3/2

7:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/9

8:35 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$649

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/26

2:06 pm-9:35 am

3 stops34h 29m

Madrid Barajas

vie. 3/14

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$695

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 3/2

12:33 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 52m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/9

10:45 am-11:28 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$717

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 3/2

2:06 pm-4:05 pm

3 stops40h 59m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/9

6:15 am-10:44 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$742

Santa BarbaraMadrid

SBA - MAD

SBAMAD

Santa Barbara

dom. 3/2

6:20 am-1:05 pm

3 stops21h 45m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/9

7:40 am-10:59 pm

3 stops24h 19m

$1,279

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Deals found on 1/15

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 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 enero 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $561, Delta will fly you from Santa Barbara to Madrid and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $649 and $717, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Santa Barbara to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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$676Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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