Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid are not common, historically representing only 1.4% of all flights on this route. Travelers typically encounter flights with stopovers. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Madrid typically takes approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9331 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 17 hours. This includes the time spent during the layover.

How often do San Francisco to Madrid flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Madrid route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Price fluctuations are a common occurrence on this route.

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To Madrid

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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Madrid

2026-11-11 – 2026-12-10
SFO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$515
$614
Round trip
2026-11-13 – 2026-12-10
SFO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$516
$616
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2026-12-02 – 2026-12-09
SFO - Madrid
89% AI deal score
$797
$617
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2027-03-03 – 2027-03-10
SFO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$600
$618
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2026-11-23 – 2026-12-10
SFO - Madrid
76% AI deal score
$514
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2026-11-11 – 2026-12-11
SFO - Madrid
75% AI deal score
$515
$624
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2027-02-01 – 2027-02-10
SFO - Madrid
78% AI deal score
$647
$625
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-22
SFO - Madrid
78% AI deal score
$637
$625
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2026-12-30 – 2027-01-19
SFO - Madrid
84% AI deal score
$778
$625
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-27
SFO - Madrid
77% AI deal score
$635
$627
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San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, fares typically range from $926–$1376, with a median of $1157. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $351, and March, with a median fare of $353. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $754.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Madrid takes about 11h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9331 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

Regular price: $486 - $961

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is typically between $486 and $961. The current lowest deal is $595 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now $595

Low $486

High $961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid is February, with a median price of $351. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1345. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $351

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

$523

$617

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

$515

$630

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$832 → $646

22%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$798 → $624

22%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$820 → $646

21%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$799 → $643

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Madrid are below the typical level at $595.

📅 Best time to fly

February and March offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($351) and March ($353) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m; connecting flights take 21h 50m

Direct flights typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights average 21h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 98.6% of recent deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAP Portugal has 73 direct deals

TAP Portugal offers the most direct deals on this route, with 73 recent options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, offering good opportunities

Deals for this route appear frequently, providing regular opportunities to find good prices.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$499

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, and train).

💸 Flights from ~$619

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$648

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

$1,543

Save $782

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 30

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,319

$1,712

Save $607

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 08

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,404

$1,778

Save $626

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 16

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$20,815

$15,464

Save $5,351

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 30

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,319

$1,732

Save $587

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 25

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$2,368

$1,782

Save $586

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $1183. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $1458. Across the trailing 90 days, prices generally trended upwards for bookings made closer to the travel date.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid is considered to be around $926 or less. The median price for this route was $1157. Prices above $1376 were observed in the higher quartile of fares.

Historically, February and March have been the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Madrid, with median prices of $351 and $353 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $1157. January, while also listed among the cheaper months, had a higher median price of $754.

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San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

A typical journey from San Francisco to Madrid takes about 11h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9331 km.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

Regular price: $486 - $961

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is typically between $486 and $961. The current lowest deal is $595 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 11.

now $595

Low $486

High $961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

February

Cheapest

Flights from $351

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

$523

$617

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

$515

$630

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$832 → $646

22%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$798 → $624

22%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$820 → $646

21%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$799 → $643

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid