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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain from £353

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
22 jan. — 29 jan.1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

£387

One-way from

£353

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£489
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 4/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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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 17 Januar 2025.

lø. 18/116:40SFO - MAD
1 stop21h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
fr. 31/107:40MAD - SFO
1 stop17h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 17/1£376
ti. 4/207:00SFO - MAD
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
ti. 11/305:50MAD - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£387
ma. 3/310:55SFO - MAD
2 stops28h 04mITA Airways
on. 12/318:00MAD - SFO
1 stop28h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 16/1£389
ti. 4/208:30SFO - MAD
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
on. 2/413:00MAD - SFO
2 stops37h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1£407
ma. 17/206:00SFO - MAD
1 stop18h 00mDelta
ti. 11/310:00MAD - SFO
1 stop20h 18mDelta
Deal found 17/1£430
on. 19/320:25SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
ti. 25/310:05MAD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£442
to. 23/110:19SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 06mFinnair
ti. 28/110:00MAD - SFO
1 stop22h 07mFinnair
Deal found 16/1£462
lø. 29/322:50SFO - MAD
1 stop24h 00mVirgin Atlantic
ti. 15/412:40MAD - SFO
1 stop18h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1£468
to. 20/207:00SFO - MAD
1 stop16h 00mKLM
ti. 11/310:00MAD - SFO
1 stop20h 18mKLM
Deal found 17/1£470
to. 23/100:23SFO - MAD
1 stop20h 42mIberia
fr. 31/112:35MAD - SFO
1 stop17h 01mIberia
Deal found 16/1£493
to. 13/308:30SFO - MAD
2 stops24h 15mBrussels Airlines
sø. 23/317:35MAD - SFO
2 stops58h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/1£528
on. 12/214:40SFO - MAD
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
to. 20/212:05MAD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£529

Find flights from San Francisco to Madrid within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

ti. 4/2

07:00-10:55

2 stops18h 55m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 11/3

05:50-14:05

1 stop16h 15m

£387

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

ma. 3/3

10:55-23:59

2 stops28h 04m

Madrid Barajas

on. 12/3

18:00-14:05

1 stop28h 05m

£389

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

ti. 4/2

08:30-09:35

1 stop16h 05m

Madrid Barajas

on. 2/4

13:00-17:49

2 stops37h 49m

£407

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

ma. 17/2

06:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 11/3

10:00-22:18

1 stop20h 18m

£430

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

on. 19/3

20:25-18:45

1 stop14h 20m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 25/3

10:05-17:25

1 stop15h 20m

£442

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

fr. 31/1

10:19-09:25

1 stop14h 06m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 4/2

16:25-00:22

1 stop16h 57m

£462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

lø. 29/3

22:50-07:50

1 stop24h 00m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 15/4

12:40-22:19

1 stop18h 39m

£468

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

to. 20/2

07:00-08:00

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

ti. 11/3

10:00-22:18

1 stop20h 18m

£470

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

on. 12/3

08:30-16:45

2 stops24h 15m

Madrid Barajas

lø. 22/3

06:25-21:51

2 stops23h 26m

£493

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

on. 12/2

14:40-15:35

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

to. 20/2

12:05-18:45

1 stop15h 40m

£529

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 17 Januar 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ITA Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic 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
8,513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,513 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
826 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, ITA Airways (£389), United Airlines (£407), and Delta (£430) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. ITA Airways is 40% 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £353. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and SWISS, 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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