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£454 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid departing on 20/10. 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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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO-MAD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:25 - 09:00SFO-MAD
27h 35m2 stops
12:15 - 12:17MAD-SFO
33h 02m2 stops
£454United Airlines
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Sun, 20 Oct - Wed, 13 Nov
15:15 - 17:10SFO-MAD
16h 55m1 stop
18:05 - 14:10MAD-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
£478ITA Airways
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Wed, 16 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
19:40 - 19:00SFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
19:30 - 17:15MAD-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
£479SWISS
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Sun, 20 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
07:00 - 10:45SFO-MAD
18h 45m2 stops
05:50 - 13:10MAD-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
Tue, 22 Oct - Sat, 9 Nov
19:20 - 19:15SFO-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
12:35 - 16:30MAD-SFO
12h 55mdirect
£488British Airways
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
19:20 - 19:15SFO-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
11:45 - 18:29MAD-SFO
15h 44m1 stop
£496British Airways
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Wed, 18 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
16:20 - 15:25SFO-MAD
14h 05m1 stop
21:10 - 15:15MAD-SFO
26h 05m1 stop
£503TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 16 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
16:20 - 15:20SFO-MAD
14h 00m1 stop
22:15 - 14:35MAD-SFO
25h 20m1 stop
£509TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 22 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
19:40 - 19:00SFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
10:10 - 16:05MAD-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
£513SWISS
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
07:00 - 11:50SFO-MAD
19h 50m2 stops
05:50 - 14:10MAD-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
Sat, 26 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov

Flights from San Francisco to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Madrid, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is February, where tickets cost £491 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £965 and £926 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on British Airways (£654) and Delta (£789). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines (£454) and ITA Airways (£478).

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Madrid per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Madrid, with an average flight time of 11h 20m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Madrid?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Madrid take?

Direct flights cover the 5,794 miles separating San Francisco and Madrid in about 11h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Madrid?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 18:05 and will be landing in Madrid at 14:25.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Madrid?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Madrid jets off at 18:15 and lands at 14:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Madrid

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£454
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Madrid

  • What’s the best way to get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The BART is far and away the easiest and most reliable option. Bay Area Rapid Transit runs directly to and from the airport on a regular schedule. The ride takes 30min one-way from the airport to downtown, and costs about $9.65.

  • How should I go from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) to Madrid’s city center?

    Madrid’s Metro (subway) system is extremely popular and easy to use. It runs about €6-7 ($7-8.00) one-way. If you’re watching your euros, the bus is only €2.5 ($3.00). As with any bus, it’s not the fastest route but it’ll get you there. Hiring a taxi is an easy and direct option, but fares vary a lot.

  • Are there any fun things to do in San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you are an aviation history buff, you might already know that SFO is home to the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum. The artistic city of San Francisco doesn’t disappoint with the SFO Museum, inside the airport, which curates a variety of permanent and rotating installations from talented artists. Listen closely and follow your ears to experience live music from locals.

  • Are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) kid-friendly?

    Let your kids roam on both sides of the Atlantic. In SFO you’ll find play areas in terminals 1, 2, and 3. They also offer a nursery in each of the terminals, should you need more privacy. In Madrid Airport there is a play area waiting, located in the main transit area near McDonald’s. All ticketed passengers with kids are welcome to use it, and there are quieter nursery rooms here too if needed.

  • Does Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) have a hotel?

    If you’ll be landing at an odd hour, or just want some time to find your bearings before you move on with your trip, Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) offers Air Rooms. Located right in the airport, you can rent a room for part of the day or overnight. Enjoy a shower, Wi-Fi, TV, mini bar and a meal before you head out to explore Madrid.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid was £820 for a one-way ticket and £569 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Madrid?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Madrid, also known as Madrid Barajas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Madrid?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Madrid flight route: Iberia, British Airways, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and SWISS.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Madrid?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Madrid.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Madrid on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Madrid

  • Just after the security checkpoint in San Francisco International’s (SFO) terminal 2, there is a yoga space. Arrive a little early and spend a some time getting centered before takeoff.
  • If you’re working while traveling, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) both have excellent (and free) Wi-Fi to help keep you productive.
  • Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) is the biggest and busiest airport in Spain. Many refer to the facility simply as “Barajas”. Barajas Airport is the main hub for Iberia Airlines.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has many great lounges to decompress in before departure; access to the British Airways Lounge is complementary for those flying Iberia Airlines.
  • If you’ll have some time before your accommodations are ready in Madrid, you can rent an Air Room to regroup after your flight. Grab a shower and a nap, surf the web, and have a snack without leaving your space.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Barajas, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Madrid Barajas

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to San Francisco

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6868 reviews
7.0Boarding
6.8Comfort
6.5Entertainment
7.7Crew
6.4Food
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Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024LHR - BCN
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Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

We have business class seats from Los Angeles to London. The crew is friendly and provided great service. The flight was very comfortable and very smooth. Will use this airlines again in the future.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

No entertainment available on flight. Seating too cramped fir an average adult.

Flight delayed Got bags after 5 days Delivery of bags was done 500 meters as driver did not want to go into my street

It was below average experience overall. They did not have my food choice which was selected a month ago for 8+ hour flight. After landing I waited to collect my bag but my bag did not come and I wasn’t told it was delayed or lost. I had to find someone to help me to locate it and it was sent through next flight. Overall I would say at wasn’t very good experience

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Cheapest flights to Madrid from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/9Tue
directBritish Airways
11h 10mSFO-MAD
£654
6/7Sat
2 stops
22h 35mSFO-MAD
£670
16/5Thu
2 stopsDelta
20h 35mSFO-MAD
£789
16/5Thu
2 stopsDelta
19h 45mSFO-MAD
£797
6/9Fri
2 stops
20h 05mSFO-MAD
£808
2/7Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 53mSFO-MAD
£823
10/7Wed
1 stopAir Transat
21h 25mSFO-MAD
£1,007
15/6Sat
directFinnair
11h 10mSFO-MAD
£1,072
30/8Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 30mSFO-MAD
£1,075
31/8Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 10mSFO-MAD
£2,447

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Madrid that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 15mSFO-MAD
23/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 10mMAD-SFO
£770
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 05mSFO-MAD
16/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 49mMAD-SFO
£820
9/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
14h 20mSFO-MAD
16/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
17h 30mMAD-SFO
£828
12/5Sun
multi-stopAir France
21h 00mSFO-MAD
22/5Wed
multi-stopAir France
36h 12mMAD-SFO
£859
9/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 00mSFO-MAD
6/6Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 42mMAD-SFO
£1,038
9/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 20mSFO-MAD
6/6Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 34mMAD-SFO
£1,060
12/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mSFO-MAD
27/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 35mMAD-SFO
£1,194
9/5Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mSFO-MAD
6/6Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 45mMAD-SFO
£1,243
13/5Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 35mSFO-MAD
30/5Thu
directBritish Airways
12h 35mMAD-SFO
£1,916
12/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 10mSFO-MAD
1/6Sat
directBritish Airways
12h 35mMAD-SFO
£1,961

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San Francisco - Madrid Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (undefined)United States

Destination:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Return flight deals:

Madrid - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

£3,417
£767

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