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Flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid. The fastest way is one stop via San Francisco or Los Angeles, about 13h 42m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 42m
SBAMADDFW

Santa Barbara to Madrid at a glance

Fastest journey13h 42mVia San Francisco, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara to Madrid

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SBA San Francisco (SFO) MAD
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Iberia
Sun15:15 SBA16:06 SFO2h 09m connection18:15 SFO13:57 MADUnited Airlines + Iberia
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 42m
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SBA Los Angeles (LAX) MAD
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Iberia
Sun15:15 SBA16:03 LAX2h 42m connection18:45 LAX14:04 MADSkyWest + Iberia
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 49m
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SBA Chicago (ORD) MAD
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Wed13:30 SBA19:17 ORD2h 58m connection22:15 ORD12:48 MADUnited Airlines + American Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 18m
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SBA Dallas (DFW) MAD
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Sun13:15 SBA18:16 DFW3h 59m connection22:15 DFW14:17 MADAmerican Airlines + Iberia
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,426 km5,854 miles
Journey time
13h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hMadrid vs Santa Barbara
Currency in Madrid
EUR
Airports
SBA → MAD

Flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to Madrid?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Madrid?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,426 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara and Madrid?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Santa Barbara and Madrid?
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Madrid?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

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