Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Madrid?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid are available, but they represent a small portion of the total routes. Historically, only 3.2% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct option is not chosen, travelers typically experience flights with 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will have at least one connection.

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 approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9331 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to around 15 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of connections on the overall journey length.

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 suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The frequency of these price changes is based on observations over the trailing 30 days, indicating a dynamic pricing environment for this route.

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San Francisco to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, fares are typically $779–$1285, with a median of $1029. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent price changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid? The most affordable months to fly are January and February, both with a median fare of $401. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $482.

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

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Madrid 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 stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

Regular price: $577 - $1,517

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 between $577 and $1517. The current lowest deal is $589 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $589

Low $577

High $1,517

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

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Madrid

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$686

$600

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$708

$589

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$728

$645

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$659

$599

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$637

$597

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$627

$596

One-way

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

11 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 20

$926 → $597

36%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$920 → $597

35%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$906 → $603

33%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$893 → $597

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid

San Francisco - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Madrid are above the typical level, with a median price of $1029.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid, with a median price of $401.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 20m.

Flights from San Francisco to Madrid typically take 31h 20m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 3.2% of recent flights from San Francisco to Madrid are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights.

Iberia Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Madrid are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$611

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.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport can be a useful alternative, offering a wide range of European and domestic connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~$623

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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$1,774

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Madrid is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $720. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed relatively competitive pricing, with an average of $775. Prices generally increased for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $1079 for flights booked 28-59 days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid was considered to be $779 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1029. Fares above $1285 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating that prices can vary significantly depending on booking factors.

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 pricing, with a median of $482. These prices are considerably 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 approximately 31h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9331 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Madrid

Regular price: $577 - $1,517

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 between $577 and $1517. The current lowest deal is $589 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $589

Low $577

High $1,517

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

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$686

$600

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$708

$589

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$728

$645

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$659

$599

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$637

$597

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Madrid

San Francisco (SFO) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$627

$596

One-way

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

11 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 20

$926 → $597

36%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$920 → $597

35%

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$906 → $603

33%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$893 → $597

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Madrid