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$258+ Cheap flights from California 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$402
(KLM)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less

Good one-way deal

$527 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/116:40 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/191:35 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops41h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$399
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:45 amSNA - MAD
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/611:00 amMAD - SNA
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/3$402
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:05 amONT - MAD
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Fri 9/510:05 amMAD - ONT
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Deal found 7/1$402
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:45 amSNA - MAD
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Thu 11/610:00 amMAD - SNA
2 stops21h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/3$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 10/297:00 amONT - MAD
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Fri 11/2110:00 amMAD - ONT
2 stops21h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/1$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 10/285:05 pmLGB - MAD
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Fri 11/2111:00 amMAD - LGB
2 stops19h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/1$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/1812:10 pmSNA - MAD
1 stop36h 25mDelta
Thu 11/611:00 amMAD - SNA
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/1$408
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:20 pmSJC - MAD
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Fri 12/1211:00 amMAD - SJC
1 stop18h 04mKLM
Deal found 7/1$408
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 9/293:55 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Fri 10/1712:30 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops54h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/96:45 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Thu 11/2011:00 amMAD - SJC
1 stop18h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/2$417
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:00 amSNA - MAD
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/710:00 amMAD - SNA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$439
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/1810:39 amSNA - MAD
2 stops35h 01mAir Canada
Fri 11/71:35 pmMAD - SNA
2 stops36h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$474

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madrid that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 11/11

6:40 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/19

1:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops41h 53m

$399

Santa AnaMadrid

SNA - MAD

SNAMAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/28

6:45 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/6

11:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$402

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Sun 8/17

7:05 am-9:35 am

1 stop17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/5

10:05 am-7:11 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$402

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/21

10:00 am-10:41 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$407

Long BeachMadrid

LGB - MAD

LGBMAD

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 10/28

5:05 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

11:00 am-9:46 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$407

Santa AnaMadrid

SNA - MAD

SNAMAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/18

12:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop36h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$408

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 12/1

10:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/12

11:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$408

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-6:40 am

2 stops29h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/17

12:30 pm-9:52 am

2 stops54h 22m

$415

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 11/9

6:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

11:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$417

Santa AnaMadrid

SNA - MAD

SNAMAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/7

10:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$439

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Best time to book a flight from California to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Madrid

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Madrid as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MAD are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Finnair from California to Madrid. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from California?

    For a flight from California to Madrid, you will be flying into Barajas. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Madrid flight route?

    This flight path from California to Madrid Barajas was viewed by 59 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $329 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Iberia, with prices starting from $364 and $380, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Madrid?

    The most popular route from California to Madrid is Los Angeles - Madrid Barajas. You may also consider San Francisco - Madrid Barajas or Ontario - Madrid Barajas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Madrid?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Madrid are American Airlines (79%), Qatar Airways (79%) and Alaska Airlines (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from California to Madrid is generally $2,279, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $418. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay $355 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Madrid?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Madrid

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$374Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$408Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Aer LingusCheapest$430Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$455Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$467Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$471Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$472Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$479Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$480Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$482Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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