What airlines fly to Madrid?

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Madrid from San Diego according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Madrid. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Madrid on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Madrid?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 20m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Madrid?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 18m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Madrid Barajas?

JetBlue, British Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Madrid Barajas

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Madrid?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $563.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Madrid?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 29% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Madrid Barajas Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:50 pm - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

29h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:30 pm - 4:00 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

35h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$747Air Canada

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

3:00 pm - 7:15 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

1:05 pm - 1:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

32h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$747Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26

2:24 pm - 5:40 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

18h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:00 am - 8:08 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

22h 08m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles

$748Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

7:00 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:30 pm - 12:16 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

31h 46m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$748United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

6:28 pm - 10:30 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 02m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

10:05 am - 10:41 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

21h 36m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$748Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

7:00 am - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

40h 50m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

6:05 am - 4:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

19h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$748Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Nov 13

4:55 pm - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

28h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:30 pm - 4:00 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

35h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$748Air Canada

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 20

10:10 pm - 7:20 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

24h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:05 pm - 12:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

32h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$748Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

5:15 pm - 5:40 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:25 pm - 3:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

30h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$749Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

7:00 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:15 am - 8:29 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

18h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$750United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

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7:00 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12:45 pm - 3:49 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

36h 04m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$966United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

7:00 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:30 pm - 12:16 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

31h 46m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$968Air Canada

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

6:20 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12:45 pm - 6:40 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

38h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$970United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 am - 5:40 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

21h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:55 am - 6:35 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

21h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$972Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

2:24 pm - 10:30 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

23h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:55 am - 6:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

21h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$975Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 am - 6:50 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

34h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12:45 pm - 6:30 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

38h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$977Air Canada

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

7:30 am - 11:20 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

18h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

1:05 pm - 11:50 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

31h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$983Delta

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16

6:29 am - 11:20 amSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 51m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

1:05 pm - 11:50 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

31h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$983Delta

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

5:01 pm - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 34m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 3:01 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

18h 01m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$986KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

1:34 pm - 4:25 pmSAN San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 51m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 3:01 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego

18h 01m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$988KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

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Sep 29

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

14h 50m

1 stop

MAD6:50 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 8

MAD11:15 amMadrid Barajas

18h 14m

1 stop

SAN8:29 pmSan Diego

$750

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Nov 15

SAN8:00 amSan Diego

14h 45m

1 stop

MAD7:45 amMadrid Barajas

Nov 26

MAD6:05 amMadrid Barajas

23h 28m

2 stops

SAN8:33 pmSan Diego

$751

United Airlines

Sep 28

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

23h 20m

2 stops

MAD6:50 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 6

MAD1:30 pmMadrid Barajas

31h 46m

1 stop

SAN12:16 pmSan Diego

$752

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Oct 13

SAN2:24 pmSan Diego

18h 16m

2 stops

MAD5:40 pmMadrid Barajas

Oct 30

MAD6:05 amMadrid Barajas

20h 29m

2 stops

SAN6:34 pmSan Diego

$749

Lufthansa

Oct 12

SAN2:24 pmSan Diego

18h 16m

2 stops

MAD5:40 pmMadrid Barajas

Oct 19

MAD2:55 pmMadrid Barajas

33h 30m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$761

Lufthansa

Nov 14

SAN2:08 pmSan Diego

37h 27m

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MAD12:35 pmMadrid Barajas

Nov 25

MAD7:25 amMadrid Barajas

17h 20m

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SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

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Tue 10/20

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

SANMAD

San Diego

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

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1 stop31h 46m

$748

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

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San Diego

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6:28 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 02m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/20

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2 stops21h 36m

$748

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 10/4

7:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/13

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2 stops19h 20m

$748

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 10/10

4:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops28h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/20

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$748

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 2/1

10:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop24h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/8

1:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$748

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 10/14

5:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/20

6:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$749

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SAN San Diego - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Tue 9/29

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

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Wed 10/7

11:15 am-8:29 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$750

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Madrid?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $595 to $940.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $747.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Diego, with most prices found around $486. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until January to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $579.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Madrid?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $792 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from San Diego for as low as $659 on momondo.

How have San Diego to Madrid flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San Diego to Madrid flights are approximately 58% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$327
Fastest flight time	15h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Madrid from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $327. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $747.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Madrid takes 15h 20m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Madrid. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Madrid

How far is San Diego to Madrid Barajas by plane?
San Diego and Madrid Barajas are 5836.0 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 15h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Madrid Barajas Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Madrid?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Diego to Madrid is British Airways, representing 27% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Iberia at 20%, American Airlines at 15%, and Lufthansa at 15%.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $392	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,232 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom $456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,543 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,570 reviews	Search KLM flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $467	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,246 reviews	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $481	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,195 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,156 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,972 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $537	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,021 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $651	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,572 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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