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Cheap flights from Madison to Santa Barbara (MSN - SBA) from $228

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 9/18. 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.
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Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 June 9, 2024.

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$238
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From Madison Truax Field to Santa Barbara
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madison to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday 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 73% 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 $409 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 $560 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 $416 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $238. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Madison to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Madison to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 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.
Tue 7/25:35 amMSN - SBA
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:59 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$348
Sat 7/206:45 amMSN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/251:01 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$402
Tue 7/26:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:59 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$403
Thu 7/116:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/181:01 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$452
Tue 7/211:24 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/79:40 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$468
Sat 7/206:45 amMSN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/256:25 amSBA - MSN
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$513
Thu 7/116:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/186:25 amSBA - MSN
2 stops7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$563
Thu 7/116:08 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops18h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/1811:03 amSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$653
Mon 7/226:08 pmMSN - SBA
2 stops20h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/285:14 amSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$666

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 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 9/186:15 amMSN - SBA
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2412:26 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$228
Wed 9/189:58 amMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2412:26 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$233
Wed 9/189:58 amMSN - SBA
2 stops11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2412:26 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$238
Tue 7/25:35 amMSN - SBA
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:59 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$348
Sat 7/206:45 amMSN - SBA
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/251:01 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$402
Tue 7/26:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:59 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$403
Thu 7/116:45 amMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/181:01 pmSBA - MSN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$452
Wed 9/1810:55 amMSN - SBA
3 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/246:36 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$458
Tue 7/211:24 amMSN - SBA
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/79:40 pmSBA - MSN
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$468

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Madison

Search for one-way flight options from Madison to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Madison to Santa Barbara. For those needing a return trip from Madison, there is a search form available above.
Sun 11/176:43 amMSN - SBA
2 stops13h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$279
Sun 11/175:45 pmMSN - SBA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$309
Sun 11/176:35 amMSN - SBA
3 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$508

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/18

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

1 stop6h 54m

$228

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/18

2 stops11h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

1 stop6h 54m

$233

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/18

2 stops11h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

2 stops9h 05m

$238

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/2

2 stops9h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/7

1 stop8h 41m

$348

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/20

2 stops13h 23m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/25

1 stop5h 29m

$402

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/2

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/7

1 stop8h 41m

$403

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/18

3 stops15h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

2 stops13h 38m

$458

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/14

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/17

1 stop6h 51m

$502

Madison Truax FieldSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/14

2 stops10h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/17

1 stop6h 51m

$503

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What is the cheapest day 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 June 2, 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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Best time to book a flight from Madison to Santa Barbara

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 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 June 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines and United 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to Santa Barbara for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $228, 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 $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 57% 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.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Madison to Santa Barbara 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Madison to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 Madison to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Madison to Santa Barbara 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 Madison to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Madison to Santa Barbara 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 Madison to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Madison to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

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

    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 $515). 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 Madison to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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