Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco are less common, historically accounting for approximately 10% of all available flights across the trailing 90 days. For routes involving one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is typically two. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Madrid to San Francisco typically takes approximately 12 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 9331 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, averaging around 17 hours and 28 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Historically, flights from Madrid to San Francisco have frequently shown good prices. This route is classified as one that regularly offers competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips on this route.

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Madrid to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Flights from Madrid to San Francisco cover a significant distance of 9331 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares to San Francisco from Madrid are typically $860–$1392, with a median of $1130. Current fares are near the typical level for this route.

When considering cheap flights from Madrid to San Francisco, the data indicates that January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $811. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $854, and May presents a median of $965, making these months generally more affordable for travel.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10% of recent fares being non-stop. The majority of connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers to reach San Francisco from Madrid.

A typical journey from Madrid to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 12h 35m. For itineraries with connections, the median travel time extends to 20h 9m.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

Regular price: €509 - €1,427

Prices for flights from Madrid to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to San Francisco is €509-€1427. The current lowest deal is €479 with Alitalia for travel from Nov 17-Nov 24.

now 479 €

Low 509 €

High 1,427 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $811. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1588. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 811 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,588 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

824 €

1,141 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

820 €

1,017 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Royal Air Maroc

822 €

1,201 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

822 €

1,023 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

547 €

639 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

546 €

643 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

755 € → 493 €

35%

15 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 28

734 € → 504 €

31%

16 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 30

734 € → 509 €

31%

30 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 13

715 € → 509 €

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to San Francisco are near the typical level, with a median of $1130.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $811

Historically, January, September, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 35m

Connecting flights typically take 20h 9m, while direct flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 10% of recent flights from Madrid to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal offers 57 direct deals

TAP Portugal, Alitalia, and KLM offer direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Madrid to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€465

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway for flights arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€477

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~€829

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Apr 14

San Francisco, United States

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$5,173

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From MAD

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From MAD

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

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$2,378

$1,557

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KLM

Business Class

From MAD

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Jan 27

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,291

$1,557

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KLM

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 26

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,378

$1,593

Save $785

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 26

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,378

$1,593

Save $785

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 27

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,378

$1,593

Save $785

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,378

$1,606

Save $772

Air France

Business Class

From MAD

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Nov 24

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,462

$1,631

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KLM

Business Class

From MAD

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,368

$1,631

Save $737

KLM

Business Class

From MAD

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Nov 06

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,663

$1,857

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Air France

Business Class

From MAD

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Jan 20

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,981

$2,802

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TAP Portugal

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Madrid to San Francisco 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $1141. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $1701, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. For the best value, consider securing your tickets well over two months before your intended travel date.

Based on pricing trends over the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Madrid to San Francisco is considered to be $860 or less. The median price for this route has been $1130, with 75% of prices observed at $1392 or below. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $860, it represents a strong value compared to typical prices.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco, with a median price of $811. September also presents a good value, with a median price of $854. While May had a median price of $965, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with an annual median price for the route at $1130. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider these months.

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Madrid to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

A typical journey from Madrid to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 12h 35m. For itineraries with connections, the median travel time extends to 20h 9m.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

Regular price: €509 - €1,427

Prices for flights from Madrid to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to San Francisco is €509-€1427. The current lowest deal is €479 with Alitalia for travel from Nov 17-Nov 24.

now 479 €

Low 509 €

High 1,427 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from 811 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,588 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

824 €

1,141 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

820 €

1,017 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Royal Air Maroc

822 €

1,201 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

822 €

1,023 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

547 €

639 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

546 €

643 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

755 € → 493 €

35%

15 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 28

734 € → 504 €

31%

16 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 30

734 € → 509 €

31%

30 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 13

715 € → 509 €

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to San Francisco are near the typical level, with a median of $1130.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $811

Historically, January, September, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 35m

Connecting flights typically take 20h 9m, while direct flights average 12h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 10% of recent flights from Madrid to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal offers 57 direct deals

TAP Portugal, Alitalia, and KLM offer direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Madrid to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€465

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway for flights arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€477

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,981

$2,802

Save $1,179

TAP Portugal

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for prices as low as $811

Direct flights take 12h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

TAP Portugal offers 57 direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Madrid main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Apr 14

Apr 07

Dec 25

Jan 27

Dec 26

Dec 26

Dec 27

Dec 25

Nov 24

Dec 17

Nov 06

Jan 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Madrid to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Related routes

More routes from Madrid

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Madrid to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for prices as low as $811

Direct flights take 12h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

TAP Portugal offers 57 direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Madrid main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Apr 14

Apr 07

Dec 25

Jan 27

Dec 26

Dec 26

Dec 27

Dec 25

Nov 24

Dec 17

Nov 06

Jan 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Madrid to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco?