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Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Madrid

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Madrid

October 5 - October 20

Cheapest

SAN - Madrid

$714

$700

Round trip

October 21 - October 27

SAN - Madrid

$753

$701

Round trip

October 6 - October 14

SAN - Madrid

$719

$701

Round trip

October 12 - October 20

SAN - Madrid

$730

$701

Round trip

October 5 - October 14

SAN - Madrid

$719

$703

Round trip

September 22 - September 30

Earliest

SAN - Madrid

$829

$707

Round trip

November 3 - November 10

SAN - Madrid

$733

$707

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

Best
Earliest

SAN - Madrid

$852

$711

Round trip

October 14 - October 21

SAN - Madrid

$746

$712

Round trip

October 19 - October 23

SAN - Madrid

$771

$717

Round trip

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San Diego to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Madrid

A typical flight from San Diego to Madrid costs $681–$1220, with a median price of $947. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you find cheap flights from San Diego to Madrid.
For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Madrid, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $412. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $433, followed by August at $598.
The journey from San Diego to Madrid is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9403 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2.
A typical journey from San Diego to Madrid takes 32h 1m, including connections. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Madrid

Regular price: $601 - $1,780

Prices for flights from San Diego to Madrid are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $601 and $1780. The current lowest deal is $697 with Finnair, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now $697

Low $601

High $1,780

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madrid is February, with a median price of $412. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1425. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $412

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,425

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Direct flights from San Diego to Madrid

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Madrid

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$950

$798

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$943

$830

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$875

$742

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Air Canada

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$822

$724

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Air Canada

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$822

$734

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Madrid

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Madrid (MAD)

Frontier Airlines

$844

$715

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$1,047  →  $718

31%

15 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 13

$1,056  →  $746

29%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$1,067  →  $760

29%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,025  →  $738

28%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Madrid

San Diego - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Madrid are above the typical level, with a median price of $947.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $412.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 32h 1m.

The median flight duration from San Diego to Madrid is 32 hours and 1 minute, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal for $697.

A recent deal from Finnair for $697 was found for travel from October 6 to October 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Madrid are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is often the cheapest option for flights from San Diego to Madrid.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$710

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar provides another departure choice for flights from San Diego to Madrid.

📍 ~45 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$825

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Madrid.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, and train)

💸 Flights from ~$710

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia offers a wide range of European and domestic connections, making it a practical alternative arrival airport.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$730

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is Spain's largest alternative hub with an extensive international flight network.

📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$665

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga is a major international gateway with high flight volume, especially for low-cost carriers.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$740

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Alicante–Elche offers significant international flights, particularly to Northern Europe and the UK.

📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$748

Seville (SVQ)

Seville is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$842

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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Aug 26

Madrid, Spain

94% AI deal score

$6,726

$3,387

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Aug 26

Madrid, Spain

94% AI deal score

$7,035

$3,540

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Jul 04

Madrid, Spain

94% AI deal score

$7,950

$3,822

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Madrid, Spain

94% AI deal score

$7,731

$3,843

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Aug 26

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,713

$3,622

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Aug 06

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,629

$3,637

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Aug 25

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$7,035

$3,683

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Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,950

$3,691

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Nov 14

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,405

$3,693

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Aug 25

Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,956

$3,700

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Madrid, Spain

93% AI deal score

$6,834

$3,708

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Aug 06

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,722

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Aug 16

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,622

$3,733

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Aug 06

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,747

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Aug 06

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,764

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Aug 18

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,681

$3,843

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Aug 04

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,396

$3,843

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Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,843

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Aug 11

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,583

$3,843

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Aug 08

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,860

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Aug 13

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,590

$3,860

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Aug 09

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,434

$3,860

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Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,504

$3,860

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Aug 01

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,330

$3,860

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Aug 17

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,635

$3,860

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Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$6,419

$3,860

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Jul 21

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$7,788

$4,324

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Jul 22

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$7,770

$4,330

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Aug 17

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$6,565

$3,976

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Aug 16

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$6,532

$3,989

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Aug 11

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$6,584

$4,167

Save $2,417

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Dec 01

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,361

$1,799

Save $562

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Nov 11

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,357

$1,799

Save $558

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Dec 02

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,365

$1,808

Save $557

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Dec 08

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,439

$1,808

Save $631

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Nov 17

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,355

$1,808

Save $547

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Oct 23

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,543

$1,908

Save $635

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Oct 21

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,546

$1,920

Save $626

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Jul 31

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,745

$2,176

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Nov 30

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,360

$1,908

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Nov 16

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,355

$1,908

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Nov 09

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,358

$1,908

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Nov 11

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,357

$1,908

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Nov 29

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,359

$1,917

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Dec 06

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,399

$1,917

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Oct 20

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,546

$2,008

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Oct 13

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,548

$2,008

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Oct 13

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,552

$2,008

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Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,552

$2,008

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Jul 27

Madrid, Spain

90% AI deal score

$2,730

$2,196

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Nov 18

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,329

$1,971

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Aug 18

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,408

$2,021

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Aug 10

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,413

$2,024

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Oct 08

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,543

$2,108

Save $435

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Oct 08

Madrid, Spain

88% AI deal score

$2,508

$2,108

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Oct 05

Madrid, Spain

88% AI deal score

$2,568

$2,171

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Aug 18

Madrid, Spain

84% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,017

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Madrid, Spain

84% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,022

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Madrid, Spain

84% AI deal score

$2,423

$2,061

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Madrid, Spain

84% AI deal score

$2,568

$2,193

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Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,407

$2,069

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Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,393

$2,076

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Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,545

$2,208

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Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,543

$2,208

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Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,543

$2,208

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Aug 13

Madrid, Spain

82% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,131

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82% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,131

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Madrid, Spain

82% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,132

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Madrid, Spain

82% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,141

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Madrid, Spain

82% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,141

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Madrid, Spain

82% AI deal score

$2,508

$2,208

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Sep 30

Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$2,401

$2,193

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Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$2,396

$2,194

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Madrid, Spain

80% AI deal score

$2,401

$2,208

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Jul 09

Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$8,183

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Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$8,183

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Madrid, Spain

76% AI deal score

$2,791

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Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$8,183

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Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$8,183

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Madrid, Spain

75% AI deal score

$2,891

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Madrid, Spain

73% AI deal score

$7,601

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Madrid, Spain

73% AI deal score

$3,609

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Madrid, Spain

72% AI deal score

$7,601

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Madrid, Spain

72% AI deal score

$7,601

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Madrid, Spain

71% AI deal score

$8,930

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Madrid, Spain

70% AI deal score

$35,459

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Madrid, Spain

70% AI deal score

$35,489

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Jun 18

Madrid, Spain

69% AI deal score

$12,596

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Madrid, Spain

69% AI deal score

$13,869

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$13,326

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,423

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,423

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,437

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,459

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,459

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,475

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,480

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,495

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Madrid, Spain

68% AI deal score

$35,495

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares is usually a good strategy. Last-minute deals are less common for international routes.

Comparing flights from nearby airports to your origin or destination can sometimes reveal more economical options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.