Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Jose, California to Madrid?

Philadelphia (PHL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 42m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Jose, California and Madrid?

Dallas (DFW) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Madrid?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Madrid from San Jose, California according to our data. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Madrid. Keep in mind that there are 18 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 travel time from San Jose, California to Madrid?

Flights connecting via Philadelphia (PHL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 25m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Jose, California to Madrid?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $445.

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

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Madrid Barajas

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

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose 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 Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Madrid Barajas Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$343 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to Madrid in 2026

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4:31 pm - 7:20 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

29h 49m2 stops Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:20 pm - 10:12 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

18h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$658Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

1:50 pm - 7:20 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

32h 30m2 stops Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

9:20 am - 9:47 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

21h 27m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles

$662Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 27

7:00 am - 11:45 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 am - 9:47 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

21h 27m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles

$662Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 27

6:00 am - 6:10 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

15h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:55 am - 2:00 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

22h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$665Iberia

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 12:15 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

21h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

1:00 pm - 10:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

18h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$667Iberia

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 28

6:00 am - 9:20 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

18h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:00 pm - 10:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

18h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$670Iberia

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 28

6:30 am - 9:45 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

18h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 am - 10:15 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

25h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$758Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

9:58 am - 3:35 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:50 am - 9:25 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$760Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15

2:41 pm - 9:05 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

33h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:00 am - 10:08 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$792British Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

2:41 pm - 9:05 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

33h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:30 pm - 11:06 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

30h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$793British Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Nov 6

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2:10 pm - 6:50 amSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

31h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10:50 am - 8:57 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

43h 07m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

$1,054United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

1:24 pm - 3:35 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 11m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:50 am - 9:22 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,055Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

9:34 am - 1:40 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol

9:50 am - 9:22 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,059KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

9:34 am - 1:40 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Amsterdam Schiphol

10:25 am - 8:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

18h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,061KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

11:38 am - 4:45 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:50 am - 9:22 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,064Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

2:45 pm - 7:15 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:50 am - 9:22 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

20h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,064Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

1:24 pm - 7:15 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

20h 51m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:25 am - 8:10 pmMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

18h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,066Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

12:42 pm - 8:05 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

22h 23m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

3:55 pm - 10:53 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

27h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,148British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

12:42 pm - 8:05 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

22h 23m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

3:55 pm - 10:53 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

27h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,332British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

12:42 pm - 8:05 pmSJC San Jose-MAD Madrid Barajas

22h 23m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

12:40 pm - 10:53 amMAD Madrid Barajas-SJC San Jose

31h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,384British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

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Delta flights from San Jose, California to Madrid

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Madrid flight tickets

Delta

Oct 12

SJC10:45 pmSan Jose

22h 35m

2 stops

MAD6:20 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 15

MAD2:35 pmMadrid Barajas

18h 15m

2 stops

SJC11:50 pmSan Jose

$760

Delta

Oct 12

SJC6:20 amSan Jose

18h 10m

2 stops

MAD9:30 amMadrid Barajas

Oct 14

MAD10:25 amMadrid Barajas

21h 35m

2 stops

SJC11:00 pmSan Jose

$767

Delta

Oct 18

SJC6:30 amSan Jose

20h 45m

1 stop

MAD12:15 pmMadrid Barajas

Oct 24

MAD2:35 pmMadrid Barajas

30h 09m

1 stop

SJC11:44 amSan Jose

$811

Virgin Atlantic flights from San Jose, California to Madrid

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on San Jose, California to Madrid flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 8

SJC4:31 pmSan Jose

29h 49m

2 stops

MAD7:20 amMadrid Barajas

Nov 17

MAD12:20 pmMadrid Barajas

18h 52m

1 stop

SJC10:12 pmSan Jose

$658

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 9

SJC6:20 amSan Jose

16h 00m

2 stops

MAD7:20 amMadrid Barajas

Nov 16

MAD12:20 pmMadrid Barajas

18h 52m

1 stop

SJC10:12 pmSan Jose

$702

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Sun 11/8

4:31 pm-7:20 am

2 stops29h 49m

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12:20 pm-10:12 pm

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1:50 pm-7:20 am

2 stops32h 30m

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2 stops21h 27m

$662

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7:00 am-11:45 am

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1 stop18h 10m

$667

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SJC San Jose - MAD Madrid Barajas

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San Jose

Tue 1/12

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

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Thu 1/28

1:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$670

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SJC San Jose - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Mon 11/9

6:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

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Tue 11/17

6:05 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$758

San JoseMadrid

SJC San Jose - MAD Madrid Barajas

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San Jose

Mon 10/12

9:58 am-3:35 pm

2 stops20h 37m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/15

9:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$760

San JoseMadrid

SJC San Jose - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJCMAD

San Jose

Fri 10/16

2:41 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/29

10:00 am-10:08 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$792

San JoseMadrid

SJC San Jose - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJCMAD

San Jose

Thu 10/22

2:41 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/6

1:30 pm-11:06 am

1 stop30h 36m

$793

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose, California to Madrid

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $625 to $937.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $658.

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 Jose, California, with most prices found around $573. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until November to fly from San Jose, California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $582.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from San Jose, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $819 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from San Jose, California for as low as $571 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Jose, California to Madrid flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Jose, California to Madrid flight.

How have San Jose, California to Madrid flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Madrid

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Best Price Found	$343
Fastest flight time	14h 37m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Madrid from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $343. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $658.

The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Madrid takes 14h 37m

There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Madrid. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Madrid

How far is San Jose to Madrid Barajas by plane?
The distance between San Jose and Madrid Barajas is about 5788.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 14h 37m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose 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 Jose Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Madrid Barajas Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to Madrid?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Jose, California to Madrid is British Airways, representing 36% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Iberia at 33% and Delta at 31%.

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Madrid

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $432	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,194 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $439	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,258 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Delta	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,531 reviews	Search Delta flights

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