What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid round-trip?

According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£354), ITA Airways (£411), and United Airlines (£435) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Madrid one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £338. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid for a low price.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from San Francisco to Madrid compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £578. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £822.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around £637 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £304. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£338+ Flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Round-trip from	£354
One-way from	£338
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£866

TAP AIR PORTUGAL
3/2-19/2
2 total stops
37h 40m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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United Airlines
19/1
1 total stop
16h 05m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise

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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Tue 31/1208:30SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/112:15MAD - SFO

2 stops32h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12£502

Mon 30/1220:40SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 15/112:30MAD - SFO

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£521

Fri 27/1210:15SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 50mDelta

Mon 13/106:00MAD - SFO

2 stops26h 17mDelta

Deal found 18/12£786

Sun 29/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Thu 9/119:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£839

Sat 28/1216:40SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu 9/121:10MAD - SFO

1 stop26h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 18/12£911

Sat 28/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/107:25MAD - SFO

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£1,055

Thu 26/1220:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Thu 9/107:25MAD - SFO

2 stops17h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12£1,154

Sun 29/1218:50SFO - MAD

1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 7/114:55MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12£1,362

Sat 28/1214:40SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 05mBrussels Airlines

Sat 4/112:35MAD - SFO

2 stops57h 00mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 18/12£1,588

Thu 26/1213:50SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Fri 3/120:35MAD - SFO

1 stop24h 15mKLM

Deal found 18/12£2,155

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Mon 3/216:40SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 19/207:40MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 18/12£354

Tue 4/315:05SFO - MAD

1 stop17h 05mITA Airways

Thu 13/305:50MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 15mITA Airways

Deal found 18/12£411

Tue 4/207:00SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/318:00MAD - SFO

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12£413

Sat 18/123:05SFO - MAD

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/112:15MAD - SFO

2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12£435

Tue 11/210:18SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 07mFinnair

Tue 25/210:00MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 20mFinnair

Deal found 18/12£444

Tue 11/207:00SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Wed 19/210:00MAD - SFO

2 stops22h 52mDelta

Deal found 17/12£446

Tue 11/217:30SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 21/213:15MAD - SFO

1 stop17h 22mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£450

Mon 20/107:10SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 50mKLM

Mon 27/120:35MAD - SFO

1 stop24h 15mKLM

Deal found 18/12£457

Tue 18/219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Mon 24/219:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£465

Tue 8/420:00SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 20mIberia

Fri 18/419:05MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 55mIberia

Deal found 18/12£489

Wed 5/308:30SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 15mBrussels Airlines

Sat 15/306:25MAD - SFO

2 stops23h 26mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 18/12£514

Mon 10/315:35SFO - MAD

2 stops19h 40mAir France

Thu 20/306:00MAD - SFO

2 stops18h 01mAir France

Deal found 18/12£522

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid
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Tue 6/517:50SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 20mFinnair

Tue 20/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 40mFinnair

Deal found 18/12£533

Tue 6/517:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mIberia

Sat 24/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mIberia

Deal found 18/12£588

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Thu 26/1220:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Thu 9/107:25MAD - SFO

2 stops17h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12£1,154

Thu 26/1218:50SFO - MAD

1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 7/114:55MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12£1,713

Thu 26/1211:46SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 09mBritish Airways

Fri 3/113:15MAD - SFO

1 stop17h 52mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£2,065

Thu 26/1213:50SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Fri 3/120:35MAD - SFO

1 stop24h 15mKLM

Deal found 18/12£2,155

Fri 27/1210:15SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 50mDelta

Mon 13/106:00MAD - SFO

2 stops26h 17mDelta

Deal found 18/12£786

Fri 27/1223:10SFO - MAD

2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/113:45MAD - SFO

2 stops40h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12£830

Sat 28/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Thu 9/119:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£879

Sat 28/1216:40SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu 9/121:10MAD - SFO

1 stop26h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 18/12£911

Sat 28/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/107:25MAD - SFO

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£1,055

Sat 28/1214:40SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 05mBrussels Airlines

Sat 4/112:35MAD - SFO

2 stops57h 00mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 18/12£1,588

Wed 1/105:55SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 35mDelta

Fri 24/110:00MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 17mDelta

Deal found 18/12£465

Thu 9/110:19SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 06mFinnair

Thu 16/116:25MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 57mFinnair

Deal found 18/12£483

One-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Sun 19/108:30SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12£338

Tue 14/117:30SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12£339

Wed 8/110:30SFO - MAD

2 stops19h 55mDelta

Deal found 18/12£354

Fri 3/120:35SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12£415

Sun 20/419:20SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/12£428

Thu 26/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/12£431

Thu 13/300:35SFO - MAD

1 stop47h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12£5,778

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

16:40-23:20

1 stop21h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/2

07:40-14:40

1 stop16h 00m

£354

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

15:05-17:10

1 stop17h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/3

05:50-14:05

1 stop16h 15m

£411

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

07:00-10:55

2 stops18h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/3

18:00-13:05

1 stop28h 05m

£413

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

23:05-09:35

2 stops25h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 31/1

12:15-13:15

2 stops34h 00m

£435

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

10:18-09:25

1 stop14h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/2

10:45-00:22

1 stop22h 37m

£444

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

07:00-08:00

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/2

10:00-23:52

2 stops22h 52m

£446

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

17:30-16:50

1 stop14h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 21/2

13:15-21:37

1 stop17h 22m

£450

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

07:10-09:00

1 stop16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 27/1

20:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

£457

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

19:25-09:15

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/2

19:35-16:25

1 stop29h 50m

£465

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

20:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 18/4

19:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

£489

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £264). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAD?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Madrid at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,349 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair

7.7

Good

1,285 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,605 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

839 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid round-trip?
According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£354), ITA Airways (£411), and United Airlines (£435) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Madrid one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £338. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Madrid that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Madrid?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £264). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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