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$324+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/124:35 pm
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop18h 30m
British Airways
Sat 4/187:10 pm
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/98:10 am
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 4/2412:45 pm
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$481
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:40 pm
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop16h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/306:25 pm
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop33h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$482
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 4/811:20 am
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 4/215:55 am
MAD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/19$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/288:10 am
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:55 am
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$485
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/81:28 pm
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops19h 07m
British Airways
Mon 4/1311:35 am
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 2/65:00 am
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops19h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/31:35 pm
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$487
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/54:35 pm
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop18h 30m
British Airways
Wed 4/1511:35 am
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$488
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/710:16 pm
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop22h 19m
British Airways
Sun 4/1912:40 pm
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop20h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/711:52 pm
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops23h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 4/175:55 am
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$490
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/211:20 pm
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops19h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 4/298:25 am
MAD
-
SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/18$491

Find flight deals from Salinas to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$480
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$324
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$629
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Madrid that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

8:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$481

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:10 am-6:50 am

1 stop13h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/29

12:45 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$481

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

2:10 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/7

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$483

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops23h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/8

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$483

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$487

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

8:10 am-6:50 am

1 stop13h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/5

12:45 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$488

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

9:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/27

3:25 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$489

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

10:16 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/19

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$489

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

10:16 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop20h 17m

$489

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

3:13 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops19h 17m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$493

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Madrid. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to Madrid?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from Salinas to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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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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 January 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from Salinas to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,183 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
11,166 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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??
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,122 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
3,093 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
7,690 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Madrid. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barajas from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 20 airlines have flights to the Madrid airport from Salinas. It is only a 8.5 mi journey from Barajas (MAD) to Madrid’s city center.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Madrid flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Madrid Barajas.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Madrid?

    For as low as $483, United Airlines can have you in Madrid from Salinas in 18h 20m. The distance from Salinas to Madrid is about 5794 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $204. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and Brussels Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Madrid for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to Madrid is generally $792, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $318. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay $410 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madrid (average of $328). Flying from Salinas to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 Salinas to Madrid

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$327Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air CanadaCheapest$408Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$432Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$446Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$448Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$458Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$482Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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