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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid from $257

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MAD
14h 30m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 3:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$483Scandinavian Airlines
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dom., mar. 8 - dom., mar. 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 4:05 pmMAD-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
$488TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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lun., ene. 12 - jue., feb. 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 2:40 pmMAD-SFO
35h 40m2 stops
$490Scandinavian Airlines
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sáb., abr. 25 - jue., may. 7
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MAD
14h 30m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$491Scandinavian Airlines
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dom., ene. 11 - dom., feb. 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-MAD
16h 05m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 3:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$492Scandinavian Airlines
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vie., mar. 13 - dom., mar. 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-MAD
18h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:55 pmMAD-SFO
18h 55m1 stop
$493Multiple Airlines
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mié., ene. 14 - mar., ene. 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MAD
14h 30m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$494Scandinavian Airlines
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jue., ene. 22 - dom., feb. 1
Air Canada Logo
8:25 am - 8:00 amSFO-MAD
14h 35m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 9:22 pmMAD-SFO
24h 22m2 stops
$495Air Canada
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lun., ene. 12 - mar., ene. 27
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$496TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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mié., feb. 25 - mié., mar. 4
Iberia Logo
6:00 am - 6:15 amSFO-MAD
15h 15m1 stop
Iberia Logo
4:25 pm - 12:59 amMAD-SFO
17h 34m1 stop
$497Iberia
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dom., feb. 15 - jue., feb. 26

Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Madrid

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Air Canada
Jan 12
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
14h 35m
1 stop
MAD8:00 amMadrid Barajas
Jan 27
MAD6:00 amMadrid Barajas
24h 22m
2 stops
SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco
$495
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Air Canada
Jan 17
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
29h 00m
2 stops
MAD8:00 amMadrid Barajas
Jan 27
MAD6:00 amMadrid Barajas
24h 22m
2 stops
SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco
$497
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Air Canada
Jan 16
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
53h 00m
2 stops
MAD8:00 amMadrid Barajas
Jan 27
MAD1:35 pmMadrid Barajas
16h 47m
1 stop
SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco
$498
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SWISS flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best SWISS deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
SWISS
Jan 7
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
14h 20m
1 stop
MAD6:45 pmMadrid Barajas
Jan 14
MAD10:10 amMadrid Barajas
15h 20m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$505
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SWISS
Mar 1
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
14h 20m
1 stop
MAD6:45 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 17
MAD7:35 pmMadrid Barajas
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$515
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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 noviembre 26, 2025.
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Return

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San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

dom. 3/8

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/15

6:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$483

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

4:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 2/5

9:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$488

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

sáb. 4/25

4:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 5/7

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$490

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

4:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 2/8

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$491

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

vie. 3/13

5:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 3/22

6:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$492

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

12:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 1/27

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$493

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

jue. 1/22

4:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 2/1

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$494

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

8:25 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 1/27

6:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$495

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 2/25

4:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 3/4

7:40 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$496

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

dom. 2/15

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 2/26

4:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop17h 34m

$497

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Francisco, with most prices found around $543. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in October, then you should wait until February to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $550.

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 $1,034. 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 $1,080. 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 $760 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 $699 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 November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Madrid flights are approximately 31% 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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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

$531

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 $531. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $868.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Madrid takes 11h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Madrid on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Madrid: Madrid Barajas (MAD)
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  • 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 30m.

  • 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?

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Rating
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,075 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $395Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,905 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $412Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,334 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $413Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,481 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $446Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $449Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,797 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $458Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,423 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $474Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,594 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $480Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,589 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $485Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,539 reviews
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