Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid are available, though they represent a small portion of the total routes. Historically, only 3.2% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced two stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop during their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Madrid has a duration of 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9331 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 15 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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 more economical fares. The pricing trends across the trailing quarter suggest that this route is one where price fluctuations occur regularly.

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San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Madrid are typically $779–$1285, with a median of $1029. Right now, prices are above the typical level. You'll find that new deals appear almost daily for this route.

If you are looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, the cheapest time to fly is generally January, with a median fare of $401. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $401, followed by March at $482.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Madrid takes about 31h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9331 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 3.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

Regular price: $547 - $1,534

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is $547 to $1534. The current lowest deal is $561 with Air Canada for travel from Feb 9-Feb 16.

now $561

Low $547

High $1,534

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid is January, with a median price of $401. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1222. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $401

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,222

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$685

$568

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$689

$595

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$691

$616

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Swiss International Air Lines

$675

$615

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Finnair

$711

$581

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

American Airlines

$711

$603

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$827 → $566

32%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$818 → $563

31%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$817 → $567

31%

9 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 17

$808 → $578

28%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fares from SFO to MAD are historically around $1029, with recent fares at $1029.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $401 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 20m.

The median flight duration for SFO to MAD is 31 hours and 20 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Iberia Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$621

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Madrid from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$622

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 train)

💸 Flights from ~$691

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Madrid has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $720. Booking within 6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $775. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $1079 when booking 28-59 days out, and $1043 for bookings made 60 or more days in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid is considered to be $779 or less. The median price for this route was $1029. Fares above $1285 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating a less economical option for travelers.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Madrid, both with a median price of $401. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $482. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1029 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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 31h 20m, 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: $547 - $1,534

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is $547 to $1534. The current lowest deal is $561 with Air Canada for travel from Feb 9-Feb 16.

now $561

Low $547

High $1,534

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

January

Cheapest

Flights from $401

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,222

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

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$685

$568

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$689

$595

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Canada

$691

$616

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Swiss International Air Lines

$675

$615

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

Finnair

$711

$581

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

American Airlines

$711

$603

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$827 → $566

32%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$818 → $563

31%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$817 → $567

31%

9 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 17

$808 → $578

28%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fares from SFO to MAD are historically around $1029, with recent fares at $1029.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $401 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 20m.

The median flight duration for SFO to MAD is 31 hours and 20 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Iberia Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$621

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Madrid from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$622

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.

Madrid, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,426

$1,705

Save $721

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January and February are historically cheapest.

Flights typically take 31h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Nov 24

Nov 24

Oct 29

Dec 03

Nov 29

Nov 17

Dec 07

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Dec 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

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

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Madrid?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

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

How often do San Francisco to Madrid flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Madrid from other cities

San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January and February are historically cheapest.

Flights typically take 31h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Nov 24

Nov 24

Oct 29

Dec 03

Nov 29

Nov 17

Dec 07

Dec 06

Nov 16

Dec 02

Dec 03

Nov 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

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

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Madrid?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?