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£252 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid departing on 30/9. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Wed, 14 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
United Airlines Logo
08:25 - 08:00SFO-MAD
14h 35m1 stop
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13:35 - 19:09MAD-SFO
38h 34m2 stops
£288United Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 08:00SFO-MAD
22h 17m2 stops
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13:35 - 15:29MAD-SFO
34h 54m2 stops
£291United Airlines
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Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:05SFO-MAD
30h 45m1 stop
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12:35 - 18:43MAD-SFO
38h 08m2 stops
£296United Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
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23:56 - 08:05SFO-MAD
24h 09m1 stop
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13:35 - 21:22MAD-SFO
16h 47m1 stop
£297
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Tue, 4 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
United Airlines Logo
08:25 - 08:00SFO-MAD
14h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 21:22MAD-SFO
16h 47m1 stop
£298United Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 08:00SFO-MAD
22h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 21:22MAD-SFO
16h 47m1 stop
£300United Airlines
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Sat, 14 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Delta Logo
22:55 - 08:00SFO-MAD
24h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 19:35MAD-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
£308Delta
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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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23:55 - 09:15SFO-MAD
24h 20m1 stop
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18:35 - 18:45MAD-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
£311
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Sun, 8 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Delta Logo
07:00 - 08:00SFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:46MAD-SFO
20h 46m2 stops
£312Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
07:05 - 16:10SFO-MAD
24h 05m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:35 - 14:35MAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
£332Scandinavian Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 30% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£288
Overall average: £448
United Airlines
Wed 14/1Fri 23/1
SFO - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£252
Typical prices: £336-448
Lufthansa
Tue 30/9
SFO - MAD • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Madrid flights

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 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 round-trip 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 £396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £865 and £809 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Madrid

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£252
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% 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.
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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 £341 for a one-way ticket and £390 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, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SWISS, Vueling, and United Airlines.

  • 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, Wednesday, 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Madrid

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