Cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA) from $318

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 9/4. 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.
MSN — SBA
May 13 — May 201

The best prices from Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara are usually found in October or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 May 8, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$554

Round-trip from

$238
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 59% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara at least 57 days early can save you up to 96% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for as little as $490 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $579 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Madison. Users have commonly found prices around $422 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $238. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Madison to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Madison to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Madison and Santa Barbara. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Madison to Santa Barbara. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 9/43:13 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/71:15 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$318
Wed 9/48:42 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/75:15 amSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$403
Wed 9/46:04 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops20h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/71:15 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$406
Wed 7/33:09 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops21h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/86:24 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$635
Fri 8/23:09 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/55:14 amSBA - MSN
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$657

Cheap Delta flights from Madison to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Madison and Santa Barbara. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Madison to Santa Barbara. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 9/43:30 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Sat 9/76:00 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/7$322
Wed 9/46:00 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 18mDelta
Sat 9/76:00 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/7$387
Wed 9/410:10 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Sat 9/77:35 amSBA - MSN
2 stops11h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/6$418

Cheap Madison to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 6/66:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/91:10 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$582
Thu 6/66:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$606
Thu 6/66:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$640
Thu 6/65:35 amMSN - SBA
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$645
Thu 6/66:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/91:10 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$667
Thu 6/65:35 amMSN - SBA
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:39 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$696
Thu 6/612:30 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops26h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/91:40 pmSBA - MSN
3 stops18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,926

Madison to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madison and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 9/43:13 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/71:15 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$318
Wed 9/43:30 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Sat 9/76:00 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/7$322
Fri 9/131:31 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/215:25 amSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$343
Fri 9/131:31 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2112:15 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$348
Wed 9/46:00 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 18mDelta
Sat 9/76:00 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/7$387
Sun 8/47:40 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/65:30 amSBA - MSN
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$388
Wed 9/48:42 amMSN - SBA
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/75:15 amSBA - MSN
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$403
Wed 9/46:04 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops20h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/71:15 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$406
Wed 9/410:10 amMSN - SBA
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Sat 9/77:35 amSBA - MSN
2 stops11h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/6$418

Find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

1 stop7h 58m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

1 stop5h 51m

$318

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

2 stops9h 52m

$322

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/13

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

1 stop6h 47m

$343

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/13

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops8h 44m

$348

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

2 stops8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

2 stops9h 52m

$387

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/4

1 stop6h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/6

1 stop9h 28m

$388

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

1 stop8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 13m

$403

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

2 stops20h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

1 stop5h 51m

$406

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/4

2 stops12h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/7

2 stops11h 39m

$418

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Deals found on 5/7

When is the best time to book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Madison to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Madison to Santa Barbara is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $370. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Madison to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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.

January

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$456

May

$451

June

$540

July

$506

August

$431

September

$400

October

$417

November

$452

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. 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.
8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,141 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

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  • Can I find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $488.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to Santa Barbara round-trip from $318. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $322, and American Airlines, from $343. Users have found that United Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does MSN to SBA mean?

    MSN and SBA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MSN to SBA refers to a flight route from Madison Truax Field Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

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    The Madison to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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