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$329+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Madrid

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/711:48 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops19h 57m
Delta
Fri 8/146:00 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops21h 14m
Delta
Deal found 6/12$964
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/267:40 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
British Airways
Mon 8/109:00 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/11$965
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/75:05 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops28h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 7/291:30 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop31h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/10$966
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/265:05 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops28h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 8/106:20 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops23h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/10$968
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:00 am
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop21h 25m
Iberia
Wed 8/51:35 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 47m
Iberia
Deal found 6/10$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2010:00 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Tue 8/410:25 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops21h 24m
Delta
Deal found 6/12$971
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:00 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Mon 8/1012:45 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 6/12$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2110:25 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops23h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 8/611:15 am
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop18h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2110:30 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 8/511:15 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops31h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$974

Find flight deals from San Diego to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$964
(Delta)

One-way from

$329
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,185
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Madrid Barajas flights.
From San Diego to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from San Diego to Madrid Barajas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($261 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 7/26

10:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 8/9

9:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$972

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Fri 7/24

10:30 pm-6:50 am

2 stops47h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/4

5:55 am-10:34 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$976

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Fri 7/10

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 7/17

12:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,008
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 7/16

8:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 7/27

12:45 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$1,089

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 10/7

10:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops23h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-11:45 pm

3 stops26h 45m

$1,149

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 7/19

5:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,220

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 9/6

7:59 am-5:40 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-7:16 pm

3 stops22h 16m

$1,291

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 12/8

11:38 am-5:10 pm

3 stops20h 32m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/11

7:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,425

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 6/25

3:22 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/12

6:00 am-6:14 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$1,483

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 11/9

8:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-10:55 pm

3 stops25h 55m

$1,536

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Madrid

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Madrid in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 1 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $489). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Madrid?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated June 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,American Airlines, andIberia from San Diego to Madrid. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Madrid?

    Departing from San Diego to Madrid will take you 15h 25m. There are 5839 mi between San Diego and Madrid. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Madrid round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $392. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $463 and $467, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $244. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Madrid for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Madrid?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are currently the most popular points of interest in Chicago at the moment. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $66.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Madrid flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $489). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Madrid

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$392Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$463Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$467Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$481Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$487Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$522Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$523Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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