Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco are available, though they represent a small portion of the total flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.4% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely encounter at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Madrid to San Francisco typically takes about 12 hours and 35 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 755 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to approximately 17 hours and 45 minutes, or 1065 minutes. The total distance covered for this route is 9331 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is around $953, representing an 8% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, have a median price of $882. Direct flights also make up a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for 3.8% of all flights.

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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 substantial distance of 9331 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Madrid to San Francisco are typically $729–$1193, with a median of $923. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco, consider traveling in December, when the median fare is $389. Other affordable options include March, with a median fare of $391, and February, where the median fare is $392.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route show up several times a week, indicating a regular cadence for price changes.

A typical journey from Madrid to San Francisco takes approximately 23h 20m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

Regular price: €489 - €1,258

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 typically between 489 EUR and 1258 EUR. The current lowest deal is 449 EUR with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 7-Nov 14.

now 449 €

Low 489 €

High 1,258 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Francisco is December, with a median price of $389. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $1209. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from 389 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,209 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

586 €

474 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

601 €

472 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

564 €

452 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

571 €

463 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

569 €

461 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

589 €

464 €

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

797 € → 478 €

40%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

785 € → 481 €

39%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

771 € → 467 €

39%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

788 € → 491 €

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to San Francisco are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $389

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Francisco, with a median price of $389.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 23h 20m

Flights from Madrid to San Francisco typically take 23h 20m, covering a long-haul distance of 9331 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal has a deal for $449

A recent deal from TAP Portugal to San Francisco was found for $449 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are available regularly

Historically, deals from Madrid to San Francisco have been available regularly over the last 30 days.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient departure airport for flights from Madrid to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~€513

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 ~€461

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,502

$2,633

Save $1,869

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 14

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,511

$2,633

Save $1,878

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 24

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,541

$2,828

Save $1,713

Air Canada

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Mar 03

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,444

$2,833

Save $1,611

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 11

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,502

$2,855

Save $1,647

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Mar 08

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,697

$2,937

Save $1,760

Austrian Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,490

$2,833

Save $1,657

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 19

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,490

$2,833

Save $1,657

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,502

$2,833

Save $1,669

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,541

$2,833

Save $1,708

United Airlines

Business Class

From MAD

Elite

Jan 06

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,390

$2,833

Save $1,557

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Madrid to San Francisco is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price for flights is around $716. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $748. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, with an average price of $1228, and for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1221. This suggests that last-minute booking can offer more favorable prices for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Madrid to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $729. The median price for this route over the same period was $923. Prices above $1193 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. By comparing offers to the $729 threshold, travelers can identify more competitive fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to San Francisco include December, with a median price of $389, and March, with a median price of $391. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $392. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $923 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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Madrid to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Madrid to San Francisco

Regular price: €489 - €1,258

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 typically between 489 EUR and 1258 EUR. The current lowest deal is 449 EUR with TAP Portugal for travel from Nov 7-Nov 14.

now 449 €

Low 489 €

High 1,258 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

December

Cheapest

Flights from 389 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,209 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

586 €

474 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

601 €

472 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

564 €

452 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

571 €

463 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

569 €

461 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - San Francisco

Madrid (MAD) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

589 €

464 €

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

797 € → 478 €

40%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

785 € → 481 €

39%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

771 € → 467 €

39%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

788 € → 491 €

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to San Francisco

Madrid - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to San Francisco are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices around $389

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Francisco, with a median price of $389.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 23h 20m

Flights from Madrid to San Francisco typically take 23h 20m, covering a long-haul distance of 9331 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal has a deal for $449

A recent deal from TAP Portugal to San Francisco was found for $449 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are available regularly

Historically, deals from Madrid to San Francisco have been available regularly over the last 30 days.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient departure airport for flights from Madrid to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~€513

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 ~€461

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially for its extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,390

$2,833

Save $1,557

United Airlines

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 above the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $389

Flights are typically 23h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

TAP Portugal has a deal for $449

Deals are available regularly

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

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Jan 14

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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?

How much do direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

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 above the typical level

Fly in December for prices around $389

Flights are typically 23h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

TAP Portugal has a deal for $449

Deals are available regularly

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

Jan 25

Jan 13

Jan 14

Jan 24

Mar 03

Jan 11

Mar 08

Jan 16

Jan 19

Jan 12

Jan 23

Jan 06

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?