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

According to our current data, United Airlines (£476), Scandinavian Airlines (£479), and Delta (£489) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. United Airlines is 21% 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 £420. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and ITA Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid for a low price.

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 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to Madrid compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 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 £646. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £775.

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 £610 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £289. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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.

£420+ Flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Round-trip from	£476
One-way from	£420
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£572

United Airlines
13/9-14/10
2 total stops
59h 11m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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19/5
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34h 15m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 April 2025.

Sat 13/923:00SFO - MAD

1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 14/1012:15MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/4£476

Sun 14/906:05SFO - MAD

2 stops45h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 14/1012:55MAD - SFO

1 stop36h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 17/4£479

Sat 6/923:57SFO - MAD

1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/919:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£485

Thu 20/1106:05SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 25mDelta

Fri 28/1106:00MAD - SFO

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 17/4£492

Thu 20/1113:50SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Fri 28/1106:00MAD - SFO

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Deal found 18/4£516

Tue 6/507:05SFO - MAD

2 stops25h 05mITA Airways

Wed 21/511:35MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 40mITA Airways

Deal found 17/4£523

Wed 19/1119:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Sun 30/1119:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 18/4£542

Mon 15/914:40SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 55mLufthansa

Mon 13/1018:20MAD - SFO

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 17/4£544

Tue 6/518:45SFO - MAD

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 21/512:00MAD - SFO

1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4£547

Sun 14/914:40SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines

Tue 14/1006:20MAD - SFO

2 stops39h 20mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/4£555

Wed 24/1217:30SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 29/1212:00MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/4£578

Tue 8/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mFinnair

Tue 16/912:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 17/4£609

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Sat 13/923:00SFO - MAD

1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 14/1012:15MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/4£476

Sun 14/906:05SFO - MAD

2 stops45h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 14/1012:55MAD - SFO

1 stop36h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 17/4£479

Sat 6/923:57SFO - MAD

1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/919:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£485

Sun 14/922:45SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Mon 13/1013:05MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 40mDelta

Deal found 17/4£489

Tue 6/507:05SFO - MAD

2 stops25h 05mITA Airways

Wed 21/511:35MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 40mITA Airways

Deal found 17/4£523

Mon 15/914:40SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 55mLufthansa

Mon 13/1018:20MAD - SFO

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 17/4£544

Tue 6/518:45SFO - MAD

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 21/512:00MAD - SFO

1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4£547

Sun 14/914:40SFO - MAD

2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines

Tue 14/1006:20MAD - SFO

2 stops39h 20mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/4£555

Fri 16/519:30SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Thu 22/519:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 35mSWISS

Deal found 17/4£588

Tue 8/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mFinnair

Tue 16/912:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 17/4£609

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Tue 8/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mFinnair

Tue 16/912:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 17/4£609

Tue 6/517:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 20/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/4£705

Sat 10/517:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 13/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/4£1,021

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Madrid
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Sun 20/407:10SFO - MAD

1 stop17h 25mKLM

Mon 28/413:05MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 40mKLM

Deal found 17/4£796

Wed 23/407:10SFO - MAD

1 stop17h 25mKLM

Tue 29/420:25MAD - SFO

1 stop24h 20mKLM

Deal found 17/4£796

Wed 23/407:10SFO - MAD

1 stop17h 25mDelta

Wed 30/412:20MAD - SFO

2 stops19h 18mDelta

Deal found 17/4£807

Fri 25/421:05SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Mon 26/518:20MAD - SFO

1 stop33h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 17/4£868

Fri 25/419:30SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Sat 24/510:05MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 05mSWISS

Deal found 17/4£894

Sat 26/400:43SFO - MAD

2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 13/512:45MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/4£786

Sun 27/413:21SFO - MAD

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/507:05MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4£529

Sun 27/418:45SFO - MAD

1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/512:00MAD - SFO

1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4£563

Sun 27/400:20SFO - MAD

1 stop47h 30mCathay Pacific

Sun 18/512:20MAD - SFO

1 stop38h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/4£8,642

Mon 28/416:04SFO - MAD

2 stops35h 06mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 25/518:35MAD - SFO

2 stops51h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 17/4£638

Mon 28/422:30SFO - MAD

2 stops33h 40mITA Airways

Sat 24/505:55MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 20mITA Airways

Deal found 17/4£778

Tue 6/507:05SFO - MAD

2 stops25h 05mITA Airways

Wed 21/511:35MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 40mITA Airways

Deal found 17/4£523

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 April 2025.

Mon 19/511:25SFO - MAD

1 stop34h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/4£420

Fri 4/708:15SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 17/4£486

Sun 27/411:09SFO - MAD

2 stops21h 01mITA Airways

Deal found 18/4£535

Tue 1/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/4£603

Sat 7/622:45SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Deal found 17/4£606

Thu 3/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mFinnair

Deal found 17/4£655

Thu 8/513:45SFO - MAD

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Deal found 18/4£1,109

Wed 21/512:40SFO - MAD

1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/4£2,607

Tue 1/700:20SFO - MAD

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4£4,110

Tue 17/601:05SFO - MAD

1 stop46h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/4£5,533

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23:57-08:05

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13:05-11:45

1 stop31h 40m

£489

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

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07:05-17:10

2 stops25h 05m

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Wed 21/5

11:35-13:15

1 stop34h 40m

£523

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

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Mon 15/9

14:40-17:35

2 stops17h 55m

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18:20-12:40

2 stops27h 20m

£544

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

18:45-13:35

1 stop33h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 21/5

12:00-16:40

1 stop37h 40m

£547

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

14:40-20:05

2 stops20h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 14/10

06:20-12:40

2 stops39h 20m

£555

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

19:30-09:20

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 23/5

10:05-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

£588

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/7

17:45-14:10

Nonstop11h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 16/9

12:35-16:10

Nonstop12h 35m

£609

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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 £267). 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 in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from San Francisco to Madrid have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,329 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,269 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,581 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

849 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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, United Airlines (£476), Scandinavian Airlines (£479), and Delta (£489) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. United Airlines is 21% 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 £420. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and ITA Airways, 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 £267). 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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