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£408 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 27/9. 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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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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22:40 - 08:45SFO-MAD
25h 05m1 stop
06:00 - 18:50MAD-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
£436Delta
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Sun, 20 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
11:35 - 15:40SFO-MAD
19h 05m2 stops
06:00 - 11:45MAD-SFO
14h 45m1 stop
£443Delta
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Wed, 2 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
19:20 - 19:15SFO-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
12:35 - 16:30MAD-SFO
12h 55mdirect
£490British Airways
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Wed, 18 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
22:45 - 07:45SFO-MAD
24h 00m1 stop
11:00 - 22:23MAD-SFO
20h 23m1 stop
£503Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, 29 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct
21:00 - 07:45SFO-MAD
25h 45m1 stop
10:00 - 23:12MAD-SFO
22h 12m1 stop
£508Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
19:20 - 19:55SFO-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
12:35 - 16:30MAD-SFO
12h 55mdirect
£530British Airways
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Fri, 20 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
17:10 - 17:05SFO-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
22:15 - 14:05MAD-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
£532TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, 21 Sep - Mon, 7 Oct
00:32 - 09:00SFO-MAD
23h 28m2 stops
12:45 - 10:47MAD-SFO
31h 02m1 stop
£548United Airlines
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Sun, 29 Sep - Mon, 7 Oct
16:20 - 19:20SFO-MAD
18h 00m1 stop
22:15 - 14:35MAD-SFO
25h 20m1 stop
£550TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 15 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
00:35 - 08:05SFO-MAD
22h 30m2 stops
12:45 - 09:19MAD-SFO
29h 34m1 stop
£563United Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct

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 Thursday 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 £470 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,017 and £1,005 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 69 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£408) and Air France (£504). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (£436) and British Airways (£490).

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 18:05 and lands at 14:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Madrid

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£408
Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% 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 £510 for a one-way ticket and £545 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, Vueling, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, American 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.
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6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6903 reviews
7.0boarding
7.7crew
6.8comfort
6.5entertainment
6.4food
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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.

6.0 GoodJulie, Apr 2024LHR - VLC
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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

Great service and air hostesses, took care of all activities very well and smooth

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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.
27/9Fri
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
14h 00mSFO-MAD
£408
23/9Mon
2 stops
18h 45mSFO-MAD
£450
28/9Sat
2 stops
18h 45mSFO-MAD
£490
4/10Fri
2 stopsAir France
56h 00mSFO-MAD
£504
26/9Thu
2 stopsDelta
18h 15mSFO-MAD
£515
27/9Fri
2 stopsDelta
20h 35mSFO-MAD
£525
28/9Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 10mSFO-MAD
£558
26/9Thu
directFinnair
11h 10mSFO-MAD
£696
11/6Tue
directFinnair
11h 20mSFO-MAD
£1,035
1/6Sat
directBritish Airways
11h 20mSFO-MAD
£1,075

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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.
2/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 20mSFO-MAD
14/7Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 36mMAD-SFO
£1,155
1/5Wed
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
14h 50mSFO-MAD
29/7Mon
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
28h 50mMAD-SFO
£1,199
1/5Wed
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
25h 50mSFO-MAD
6/7Sat
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
16h 36mMAD-SFO
£1,622
1/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 25mSFO-MAD
29/7Mon
multi-stop
22h 03mMAD-SFO
£1,967
1/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 25mSFO-MAD
6/7Sat
multi-stop
22h 03mMAD-SFO
£2,009
1/5Wed
multi-stop
17h 30mSFO-MAD
8/5Wed
multi-stop
24h 45mMAD-SFO
£3,056
1/5Wed
multi-stop
21h 20mSFO-MAD
4/5Sat
multi-stop
16h 20mMAD-SFO
£3,224
1/5Wed
multi-stop
17h 30mSFO-MAD
4/5Sat
multi-stop
25h 39mMAD-SFO
£3,256
30/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
47h 35mSFO-MAD
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
38h 10mMAD-SFO
£9,206
30/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
47h 35mSFO-MAD
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
43h 00mMAD-SFO
£28,587

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San Francisco - Madrid Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Return flight deals:

Madrid - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

£3,427
£769

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