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$335+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAD
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Madrid

Best flights from Sacramento to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Thu 2/267:08 amSMF - MAD
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/912:40 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$469
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:04 amSMF - MAD
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1112:50 pmMAD - SMF
1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$480
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/284:55 pmSMF - MAD
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 3/147:25 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops36h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/29$482
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Tue 2/247:05 amSMF - MAD
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Fri 3/1310:05 amMAD - SMF
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/30$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sat 2/287:08 amSMF - MAD
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/1312:40 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops41h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$469
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/64:55 pmSMF - MAD
2 stops31h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 3/2010:35 amMAD - SMF
2 stops21h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 2/257:08 amSMF - MAD
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/61:35 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$469
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:18 amSMF - MAD
1 stop16h 07mBritish Airways
Fri 3/61:00 pmMAD - SMF
1 stop17h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 3/31:49 pmSMF - MAD
2 stops33h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/1312:40 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops41h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Mon 2/235:00 amSMF - MAD
2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1112:40 pmMAD - SMF
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 2/257:08 amSMF - MAD
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 amMAD - SMF
2 stops24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$489

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$335
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$865
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to Madrid Barajas
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($327 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 December 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

7:08 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$469

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

7:08 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/13

12:40 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$469

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

7:08 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/6

1:35 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$469

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

1:49 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 11m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/13

12:40 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$473

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

5:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$474

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

10:04 am-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/11

12:50 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$480

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

4:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/14

7:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$482

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

4:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/20

10:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$482

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

8:18 am-9:25 am

1 stop16h 07m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/6

1:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$487

SacramentoMadrid

SMF - MAD

SMFMAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

7:05 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/13

10:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$489

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/29

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Madrid in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Sacramento-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 Sacramento-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Madrid, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from Sacramento to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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.

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 December 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada from Sacramento to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,071 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,571 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,630 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Madrid?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Madrid can take about 17h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $469. The distance from Sacramento to Madrid is about 5710 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Madrid round-trip from $473. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $488, and Iberia, from $488. Air Canada is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from Sacramento to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $705). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Madrid

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$473Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$488Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$488Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$541Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$587Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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