What airlines fly to Spain?

Iberia, United Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Spain from California according to our data. Iberia is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Spain. Keep in mind that there are 23 different airlines that fly to Spain on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Spain?

Flight times from California to Spain vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Madrid (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h on average. Another popular route from California to Spain is flying from San Francisco to Madrid, which will take roughly 11h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Spain?

JetBlue, Lufthansa, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Spain

How many flights depart from California to Spain on average per week?

The number of flights available between California and Spain is 98 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from California to Spain on average per day?

As of August 2026, 14 flights take off from California and land in Spain each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 69% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Spain?

Prices for flights from California to Spain refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Spain?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Spain is 23 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Spain?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Spain.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Spain?

The required travel and health documents for your Spain trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Spain. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:15 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

21h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

6:00 pm - 3:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

30h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$617TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

5:15 pm - 5:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

7:40 am - 3:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

16h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$621TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 8

10:20 am - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

8:10 pm - 8:20 amMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

21h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$624Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8

10:20 am - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

1:35 pm - 8:20 amMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

27h 45m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$624Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8

4:30 pm - 4:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

14h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$629Condor

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

8:15 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

27h 25m2 stops Dublin Rome Fiumicino

9:40 pm - 3:50 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

27h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow

$632Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

4:30 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$634Condor

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

8:55 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

11h 25mnonstop

7:10 pm - 8:20 amBCN Barcelona-El Prat-LAX Los Angeles

21h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$651Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 26

9:15 pm - 9:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 05m1 stop Dublin

12:55 pm - 4:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

12h 45mnonstop

$655Aer Lingus

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

5:50 pm - 1:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

11h 00mnonstop

11:05 am - 6:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

16h 25m1 stop Dublin

$735Aer Lingus

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Nov 1

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4:30 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$634Condor

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 4

4:30 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$643Condor

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 4

4:30 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

24h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

5:45 pm - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

29h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$681TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26

4:30 pm - 1:30 amSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

24h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

10:40 pm - 2:30 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

24h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$697TAP AIR PORTUGAL

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10:20 am - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

23h 50m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

8:10 pm - 8:20 amMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

21h 10m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$699Royal Air Maroc

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4:30 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 9:26 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

22h 26m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$710Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

4:30 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:00 am - 6:23 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco

19h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$721Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27

9:10 pm - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

11h 25mnonstop

3:05 pm - 7:00 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-LAX Los Angeles

12h 55mnonstop

$727LEVEL

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 31

8:55 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

11h 25mnonstop

3:00 pm - 6:55 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-LAX Los Angeles

12h 55mnonstop

$727LEVEL

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21

10:20 am - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAD Madrid Barajas

23h 50m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

1:35 pm - 8:20 amMAD Madrid Barajas-LAX Los Angeles

27h 45m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$734Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 27

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Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Spain

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 13

LAX12:15 pmLos Angeles

13h 40m

1 stop

MAD10:55 amMadrid Barajas

Jan 27

MAD10:00 amMadrid Barajas

17h 28m

1 stop

LAX6:28 pmLos Angeles

$663

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 23

SAN10:57 amSan Diego

16h 18m

2 stops

MAD12:15 pmMadrid Barajas

Nov 7

MAD10:00 amMadrid Barajas

21h 43m

2 stops

SAN10:43 pmSan Diego

$741

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Oct 4

SFO8:10 amSan Francisco

13h 40m

1 stop

MAD6:50 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 20

MAD1:30 pmMadrid Barajas

16h 29m

1 stop

SFO8:59 pmSan Francisco

$715

Air Canada

Sep 28

SAN1:10 pmSan Diego

34h 40m

1 stop

MAD8:50 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 14

MAD1:30 pmMadrid Barajas

31h 46m

1 stop

SAN12:16 pmSan Diego

$721

Air Canada

Aug 16

SAN10:40 pmSan Diego

23h 10m

2 stops

MAD6:50 amMadrid Barajas

Sep 3

MAD6:05 amMadrid Barajas

23h 53m

2 stops

SAN8:58 pmSan Diego

$976

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LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Tue 12/1

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/9

6:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$617

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5:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

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7:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$621

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LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

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Sun 10/4

10:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/8

8:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 10m

$624

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 10/4

10:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/8

1:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop27h 45m

$624

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SFO San Francisco - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

SFOBCN

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Mon 9/21

4:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/1

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$629

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Thu 11/19

8:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/24

9:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$632

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO San Francisco - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

4:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/23

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$634

Los AngelesBarcelona

LAX Los Angeles - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

LAXBCN

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

8:55 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/26

7:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 10m

$651

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/31

9:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/8

12:55 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$655

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Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/1

11:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$735

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Spain?

If you don’t want to visit Spain in February, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $614.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Spain?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Spain is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $821. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Spain for around $969.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Spain?

Flying to Spain from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $695 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Spain is in the evening when prices are around $935.

What is the cheapest California to Spain flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Spain?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Spain from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Spain for around $859 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Spain from California for as low as $823 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Spain flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Spain flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$390
Fastest flight time	11h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Spain	239 airports

The best one-way flight to Spain from California in the past 72 hours is $390. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Spain found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $806.

The fastest flight from California to Spain takes 11h 00m

Direct flights go from California to Spain every day.

There are 239 airports in Spain. From California there are direct flights to Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Spain?
Prices for flights from California to Spain refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Spain?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Spain is 23 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Spain?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Spain.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Spain?
The required travel and health documents for your Spain trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Spain. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Spain?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to Spain is Airbus A350-900 (40.81% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A330-200 (27.54%), Boeing 777 (15.87%), and Airbus A330 (10.11%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $217	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $328	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,478 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $329	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,037 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Vueling	PriceFrom $340	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,296 reviews	Search Vueling flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $349	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,319 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $369	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,426 reviews	Search Finnair flights
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KLM	PriceFrom $383	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,558 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $392	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,194 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,950 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights

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