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

According to our current data, ITA Airways (£429), United Airlines (£444), and Delta (£462) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. ITA Airways is 32% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £344. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air France, 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 25% 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 £621. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £829.

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 £634 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.

£344+ Flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Round-trip from	£429
One-way from	£344
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£452

ITA Airways
25/3-3/4
2 total stops
40h 19m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
29/4
1 total stop
15h 45m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 25/316:05SFO - MAD

1 stop23h 54mITA Airways

Thu 3/405:50MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mITA Airways

Deal found 20/2£429

Mon 3/1122:40SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1112:15MAD - SFO

1 stop32h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£438

Mon 24/1122:45SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 15mDelta

Mon 8/1213:00MAD - SFO

1 stop31h 50mDelta

Deal found 20/2£459

Mon 10/314:50SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Mon 17/316:50MAD - SFO

1 stop28h 00mKLM

Deal found 20/2£463

Wed 19/320:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Thu 27/310:05MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 20mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£467

Mon 17/314:30SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/320:45MAD - SFO

2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2£486

Wed 12/308:30SFO - MAD

2 stops24h 15mBrussels Airlines

Mon 17/320:45MAD - SFO

2 stops33h 06mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 20/2£487

Wed 19/321:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Wed 26/308:25MAD - SFO

2 stops19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2£494

Tue 6/516:20SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 21/522:15MAD - SFO

1 stop25h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/2£514

Wed 8/1019:20SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 22/1010:35MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/2£532

Tue 6/510:20SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 45mFinnair

Tue 20/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 20/2£539

Tue 22/418:45SFO - MAD

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/614:45MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/2£552

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Tue 25/316:05SFO - MAD

1 stop23h 54mITA Airways

Thu 3/405:50MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mITA Airways

Deal found 20/2£429

Tue 1/408:20SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/412:45MAD - SFO

1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2£444

Sun 9/314:50SFO - MAD

1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/309:00MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£460

Mon 10/323:55SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Thu 20/306:00MAD - SFO

2 stops22h 02mDelta

Deal found 21/2£462

Mon 10/314:50SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Mon 17/316:50MAD - SFO

1 stop28h 00mKLM

Deal found 20/2£463

Wed 19/320:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Wed 26/319:35MAD - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£467

Wed 12/308:30SFO - MAD

2 stops24h 15mBrussels Airlines

Mon 17/320:45MAD - SFO

2 stops33h 06mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 20/2£487

Wed 19/321:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Wed 26/308:25MAD - SFO

2 stops19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2£494

Tue 6/516:20SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 21/522:15MAD - SFO

1 stop25h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/2£514

Tue 6/519:40SFO - MAD

1 stop31h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 20/512:55MAD - SFO

1 stop36h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 20/2£520

Tue 6/510:20SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 45mFinnair

Tue 20/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 20/2£539

Tue 22/418:45SFO - MAD

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/614:45MAD - SFO

1 stop34h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/2£552

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Tue 6/517:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mIberia

Tue 20/512:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mIberia

Deal found 20/2£543

Tue 12/817:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mFinnair

Sat 27/912:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 21/2£902

Thu 3/717:45SFO - MAD

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Sat 2/812:35MAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2£1,975

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Fri 21/206:05SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 28/211:00MAD - SFO

2 stops21h 18mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/2£578

Fri 21/210:20SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 05mFinnair

Sat 1/310:00MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 20mFinnair

Deal found 20/2£605

Wed 26/209:00SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/312:20MAD - SFO

2 stops36h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£516

Thu 27/209:00SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/306:15MAD - SFO

2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£570

Mon 3/307:00SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 15mDelta

Tue 11/306:00MAD - SFO

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 20/2£545

Mon 3/310:55SFO - MAD

2 stops21h 15mITA Airways

Sat 15/305:50MAD - SFO

2 stops20h 04mITA Airways

Deal found 20/2£678

Sun 9/314:50SFO - MAD

1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/309:00MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£460

Mon 10/323:55SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Thu 20/306:00MAD - SFO

2 stops22h 02mDelta

Deal found 21/2£462

Mon 10/314:50SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Mon 17/316:50MAD - SFO

1 stop28h 00mKLM

Deal found 20/2£463

Wed 12/308:30SFO - MAD

2 stops24h 15mBrussels Airlines

Mon 17/320:45MAD - SFO

2 stops33h 06mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 20/2£487

Wed 19/320:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Thu 27/310:05MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 20mSWISS

Deal found 20/2£467

Wed 19/321:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Wed 26/308:25MAD - SFO

2 stops19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2£494

One-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid
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Tue 29/416:20SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/2£344

Tue 11/308:30SFO - MAD

1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£363

Sun 16/307:10SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 50mAir France

Deal found 20/2£364

Tue 5/806:05SFO - MAD

1 stop20h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 21/2£364

Mon 10/300:30SFO - MAD

2 stops22h 30mDelta

Deal found 21/2£367

Sun 16/308:30SFO - MAD

2 stops27h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 21/2£383

Fri 14/321:35SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 21/2£391

Fri 14/311:55SFO - MAD

2 stops21h 15mITA Airways

Deal found 20/2£425

Thu 10/407:25SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£471

Tue 17/612:50SFO - MAD

2 stops17h 45mWestJet

Deal found 20/2£578

Wed 14/510:20SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/2£581

Sat 15/300:15SFO - MAD

2 stops22h 15mAvianca

Deal found 20/2£616

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

16:05-23:59

1 stop23h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/4

05:50-13:15

1 stop16h 25m

£429

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

08:20-06:40

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/4

12:45-21:45

1 stop18h 00m

£444

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

14:50-10:15

1 stop35h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/3

09:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

£460

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

23:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 20/3

06:00-20:02

2 stops22h 02m

£462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

14:50-13:40

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/3

16:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

£463

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

20:25-09:20

1 stop28h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 26/3

19:35-17:25

1 stop29h 50m

£467

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

08:30-16:45

2 stops24h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/3

20:45-21:51

2 stops33h 06m

£487

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

21:35-23:35

1 stop18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 26/3

08:25-19:45

2 stops19h 20m

£494

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

16:20-15:20

1 stop14h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 21/5

22:15-14:30

1 stop25h 15m

£514

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

19:40-12:10

1 stop31h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/5

12:55-16:30

1 stop36h 35m

£520

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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 35 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

8,213 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 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

1,331 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 reviews

Check prices

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

1,273 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 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

1,568 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 reviews

Check prices

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

821 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 reviews

Check prices

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, ITA Airways (£429), United Airlines (£444), and Delta (£462) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. ITA Airways is 32% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £344. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air France, 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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