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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid from $281

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8:30 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
13h 10m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
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8:30 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
13h 10m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
13h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:42 amMAD-SFO
31h 57m2 stops
$389United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
16h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:42 amMAD-SFO
31h 57m2 stops
$394United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
Iberia Logo
11:59 pm - 6:05 amSFO-MAD
21h 06m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 8:55 pmMAD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$417Iberia
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 19
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5:30 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
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10:45 am - 8:32 pmMAD-SFO
18h 47m1 stop
$432Iberia
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-MAD
18h 00m1 stop
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7:40 am - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$438TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-MAD
18h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$440TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 3
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10:43 pm - 6:00 amSFO-MAD
22h 17m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:59 pmMAD-SFO
16h 39m1 stop
$495British Airways
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 27
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9:26 am - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
15h 09m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 1:50 pmMAD-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$516British Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Sep 8

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 7
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
13h 10m
1 stop
MAD6:40 amMadrid Barajas
Oct 15
MAD12:45 pmMadrid Barajas
31h 26m
1 stop
SFO11:11 amSan Francisco
Air Canada
Sep 29
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
34h 00m
1 stop
MAD6:40 amMadrid Barajas
Oct 15
MAD12:45 pmMadrid Barajas
31h 26m
1 stop
SFO11:11 amSan Francisco
Air Canada
Oct 13
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
21h 55m
1 stop
MAD6:40 amMadrid Barajas
Oct 23
MAD12:30 pmMadrid Barajas
17h 23m
1 stop
SFO8:53 pmSan Francisco

Iberia flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best Iberia deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
Iberia
Nov 3
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
21h 06m
1 stop
MAD6:05 amMadrid Barajas
Nov 19
MAD12:45 pmMadrid Barajas
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
Iberia
Nov 4
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
14h 20m
1 stop
MAD4:50 pmMadrid Barajas
Nov 13
MAD10:45 amMadrid Barajas
18h 47m
1 stop
SFO8:32 pmSan Francisco
Iberia
Nov 4
SFO10:25 amSan Francisco
25h 25m
2 stops
MAD8:50 pmMadrid Barajas
Nov 14
MAD10:45 amMadrid Barajas
18h 47m
1 stop
SFO8:32 pmSan Francisco

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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 Francisco, with most prices found around $538. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until January to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $603.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $957. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Madrid on Sunday is $1,122.

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

Flying to Madrid from San Francisco at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $801 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights to Madrid are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,050. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Madrid Barajas flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from San Francisco when booking 12 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $786 when searching 12 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from San Francisco for as low as $706 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Madrid Barajas flights?

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

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

As of June 2025, prices for San Francisco to Madrid flights are approximately 34% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Madrid according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$281

Fastest flight time

11h 25m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Madrid

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Madrid from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $281. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $384.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Madrid takes 11h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Madrid on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Royal Air Maroc, Finnair and Iberia.
There is 1 airport near Madrid: Madrid Barajas (MAD)

  • How far is San Francisco to Madrid Barajas by plane?

    San Francisco and Madrid Barajas are 5785.0 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 25m.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Madrid?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Madrid?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid

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Rating
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $375Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,890 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $481Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,388 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $487Free CancellationRating
7.4
652 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $505Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,628 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $507Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,019 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $509Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,963 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $511Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,553 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $524Free CancellationRating
6.7
994 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $524Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,152 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,292 reviews
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  • Finnair Flights From San Francisco to Madrid

    The lowest priced Finnair flight from San Francisco to Madrid from the last 72 hours was $527. Generally, Finnair has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of $781. Finnair is rated 7.6/10 by our users.


Traveling to a place near Madrid?

Book flights to Madrid if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Madrid with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Madrid flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Madrid from San Francisco.

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