Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid from $361

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:45 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-MAD
17h 40m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$361TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Nov 5
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:45 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-MAD
17h 40m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:15 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
25h 20m1 stop
$364TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-MAD
14h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$370TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:45 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-MAD
32h 55m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$380TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:45 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-MAD
17h 40m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$382TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 8:00 amSFO-MAD
24h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 5:42 pmMAD-SFO
37h 07m2 stops
$514United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 8:05 amSFO-MAD
30h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:11 amMAD-SFO
31h 26m1 stop
$515United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 24
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 8:20 amSFO-MAD
14h 40m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:45 am - 11:08 pmMAD-SFO
20h 23m2 stops
$521Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 14
ITA Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
17h 05m1 stop
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5:50 am - 1:05 pmMAD-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
$524ITA Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 13
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 10:25 pmSFO-MAD
16h 20m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmMAD-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
$526Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Madrid

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Scandinavian Airlines
Feb 2
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
MAD4:10 pmMadrid Barajas
Feb 26
MAD5:00 pmMadrid Barajas
30h 35m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
Scandinavian Airlines
Feb 13
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
16h 05m
1 stop
MAD5:45 pmMadrid Barajas
Feb 22
MAD6:35 pmMadrid Barajas
29h 00m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
Scandinavian Airlines
Feb 9
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 30m
1 stop
MAD4:10 pmMadrid Barajas
Feb 28
MAD6:35 pmMadrid Barajas
29h 00m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 29
SFO8:40 amSan Francisco
14h 40m
1 stop
MAD8:20 amMadrid Barajas
Oct 14
MAD11:45 amMadrid Barajas
20h 23m
2 stops
SFO11:08 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Aug 31
SFO6:28 pmSan Francisco
27h 12m
2 stops
MAD6:40 amMadrid Barajas
Sep 24
MAD12:45 pmMadrid Barajas
16h 06m
1 stop
SFO7:51 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Sep 1
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
21h 55m
1 stop
MAD6:40 amMadrid Barajas
Sep 24
MAD8:35 amMadrid Barajas
20h 03m
2 stops
SFO7:38 pmSan Francisco

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 26, 2025.
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San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/5

7:40 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$361

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/23

10:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$364

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

4:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/15

7:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$370

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/15

7:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$380

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/24

7:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$382

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

10:59 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/10

1:35 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops37h 07m

$514

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

4:30 pm-8:05 am

1 stop30h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/24

12:45 pm-11:11 am

1 stop31h 26m

$515

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

8:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

11:45 am-11:08 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$521

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

4:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/13

5:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$524

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

9:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$526

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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 $536. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $580.

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 $997. 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 Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Madrid on Monday is $1,153.

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 $1,069. 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $766 when searching 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 $664 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 August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Madrid flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap San Francisco to Madrid (SFO to MAD) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Madrid

Best Price Found

$507

Fastest flight time

11h 25m

Direct flights

Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Madrid

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Madrid from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $507. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $685.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Madrid takes 11h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Madrid on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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 13h 10m.

  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid

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JetBluePriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,918 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,962 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $412Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,320 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $413Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,000 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $480Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,477 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $481Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,359 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $484Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,711 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $486Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $487Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,388 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $487Free CancellationRating
7.4
658 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 $412. Generally, Finnair has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of $751. Finnair is rated 7.6/10 by our users.

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