Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
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December 8 - December 13
SBA - Madrid
$1,029
$987
Round trip
December 8 - December 14
SBA - Madrid
$1,027
$1,021
Round trip
December 8 - December 16
SBA - Madrid
$1,038
$1,042
Round trip
December 8 - December 11
SBA - Madrid
$1,039
$1,047
Round trip
December 8 - December 15
SBA - Madrid
$1,028
$1,047
Round trip
December 8 - December 10
SBA - Madrid
$1,039
$1,057
Round trip
December 8 - December 12
SBA - Madrid
$1,039
$1,070
Round trip
December 3 - December 14
SBA - Madrid
$1,048
$1,086
Round trip
August 6 - August 12
SBA - Madrid
$1,075
$1,190
Round trip
November 23 - December 5
SBA - Madrid
$944
$1,240
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
How much is a round trip from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Regular price: $851 - $1,594
Prices from Santa Barbara to Madrid are currently within the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid typically range from $851 to $1594. The current lowest deal is $987 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Dec 8-Dec 13.
now $987
Low $851
High $1,594
The cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid is February, with a median price of $611. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1520. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
February
Flights from $611
August
Flights from $1,520
Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Air France
Iberia Airlines
Qatar Airways
Last-minute flights going from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Sun, Jul 12
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Condor Flugdienst
$1,047
$1,418
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
$1,010
$3,772
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
$1,052
$3,887
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
$1,074
$4,147
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
$1,023
$3,919
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
SBA - Madrid
Santa Barbara (SBA) - Madrid (MAD)
Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines
$1,075
$4,034
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Dec 8 - Dec 13
$1,029 → $987
4%
Dec 8 - Dec 14
$1,027 → $1,021
1%
Dec 8 - Dec 16
$1,038 → $1,042
0%
Dec 8 - Dec 11
$1,039 → $1,047
1%
Popular Airports to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid
Santa Barbara - Madrid route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level.
Recent fares from Santa Barbara to Madrid are below the typical level at $987.
📅 Best time to fly
February is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid, with a median price of $611.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 52h 7m.
The typical flight duration from Santa Barbara to Madrid is 52 hours and 7 minutes, including layovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
No direct flights available.
There are no direct flights available from Santa Barbara to Madrid; all routes include at least one stopover.
🏆 Airline highlight
Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals for this route.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. has historically offered deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear regularly for this route.
Deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid appear regularly, about 0.27 times per day.
Santa Barbara main airports to depart from
Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Madrid, offering competitive pricing.
📍 ~13 km from Santa Barbara city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$987
Madrid main airports to arrive at
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights to Madrid.
📍 ~15 km from Madrid city center (reachable by public transport or car)
💸 Flights from ~$987
Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative
Valencia (VLC)
Valencia Airport offers a wide range of European and domestic connections, with excellent high-speed rail to Madrid.
📍 ~370 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$784
Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)
Barcelona–El Prat is Spain's largest alternative hub, offering the most extensive international flight network.
📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$972
Málaga (AGP)
Málaga Airport is a major international gateway with high flight volume and direct high-speed rail to Madrid.
📍 ~410 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$1210
Alicante–Elche (ALC)
Alicante–Elche offers strong high-speed rail connectivity to Madrid and significant international flight volume.
📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$754
Seville (SVQ)
Seville Airport is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage and high-speed rail to Madrid.
📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$980
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From SBA
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Jul 20
Madrid, Spain
92% AI deal score
$6,420
$3,898
Save $2,522
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Jul 03
Madrid, Spain
92% AI deal score
$6,524
$4,019
Save $2,505
From SBA
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Aug 04
Madrid, Spain
92% AI deal score
$6,905
$4,051
Save $2,854
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Jul 28
Madrid, Spain
92% AI deal score
$6,492
$4,053
Save $2,439
From SBA
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Aug 08
Madrid, Spain
92% AI deal score
$6,853
$4,162
Save $2,691
From SBA
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Jul 20
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,411
$4,007
Save $2,404
From SBA
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Jul 21
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,421
$4,051
Save $2,370
From SBA
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Jul 13
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,417
$4,053
Save $2,364
From SBA
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Jul 23
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,432
$4,053
Save $2,379
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Aug 04
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,560
$4,160
Save $2,400
From SBA
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Jul 21
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,411
$4,160
Save $2,251
From SBA
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Jul 22
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,411
$4,161
Save $2,250
From SBA
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Jul 22
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,426
$4,161
Save $2,265
From SBA
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Aug 05
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,554
$4,162
Save $2,392
From SBA
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Jul 23
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,372
$4,162
Save $2,210
From SBA
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Jul 13
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,487
$4,162
Save $2,325
From SBA
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Jul 28
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,432
$4,162
Save $2,270
From SBA
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Jul 18
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,411
$4,177
Save $2,234
From SBA
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Jul 18
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,372
$4,177
Save $2,195
From SBA
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Jul 12
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,456
$4,188
Save $2,268
From SBA
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Jul 12
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,417
$4,188
Save $2,229
From SBA
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Jul 26
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,421
$4,188
Save $2,233
From SBA
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Jul 26
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,467
$4,188
Save $2,279
From SBA
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Aug 19
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,628
$4,202
Save $2,426
From SBA
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Aug 12
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,532
$4,252
Save $2,280
From SBA
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Aug 17
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,579
$4,252
Save $2,327
From SBA
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Aug 11
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,507
$4,252
Save $2,255
From SBA
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Jul 19
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,383
$4,276
Save $2,107
From SBA
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Aug 07
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,721
$4,297
Save $2,424
From SBA
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Aug 21
Madrid, Spain
91% AI deal score
$6,625
$4,375
Save $2,250
From SBA
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Aug 04
Madrid, Spain
90% AI deal score
$6,329
$4,249
Save $2,080
From SBA
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Aug 08
Madrid, Spain
90% AI deal score
$6,358
$4,252
Save $2,106
From SBA
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Aug 05
Madrid, Spain
90% AI deal score
$6,335
$4,252
Save $2,083
From SBA
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Jul 15
Madrid, Spain
90% AI deal score
$6,407
$4,286
Save $2,121
From SBA
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Jul 15
Madrid, Spain
90% AI deal score
$6,407
$4,286
Save $2,121
From SBA
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Aug 07
Madrid, Spain
89% AI deal score
$6,358
$4,564
Save $1,794
From SBA
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Aug 07
Madrid, Spain
89% AI deal score
$6,587
$4,718
Save $1,869
From SBA
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Aug 04
Madrid, Spain
76% AI deal score
$6,780
From SBA
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Aug 13
Madrid, Spain
71% AI deal score
$5,418
From SBA
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Aug 08
Madrid, Spain
70% AI deal score
$10,715
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Aug 04
Madrid, Spain
70% AI deal score
$5,663
From SBA
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Jul 17
Madrid, Spain
69% AI deal score
$21,883
From SBA
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Jul 17
Madrid, Spain
69% AI deal score
$25,889