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Among airlines operating Madrid to San Francisco flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Iberia operates flights between Madrid and San Francisco.

Flights from Madrid to San Francisco usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £402 return via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared with £601 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £55–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Madrid to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £508 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £661, a difference of £152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to San Francisco route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 47 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 01:20
• Latest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 01:20.

The flight takes about 12h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of £559. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to San Francisco takes 12h 35m, covering 5,794 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Madrid to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £349, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to San Francisco flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 11m, compared to 15h 20m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 15h 26m via London Heathrow (LHR).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Madrid (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Madrid to San Francisco range from £447 to £696, with an average of £559 over the past 12 months. Anything below £447 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Madrid to San Francisco flights:

• • Iberia
• • Finnair
• • British Airways
• • Aer Lingus