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$359+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$681
From Salinas to Madrid Barajas
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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 August 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/197:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/11$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/189:10 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop26h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/11$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/214:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/77:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/10$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/224:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/77:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/11$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/302:55 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop34h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/12$369
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/237:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/10$380
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:00 pmSFO - MAD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$383
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/157:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/11$391
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:30 amSFO - MAD
1 stop13h 10mAir Canada
Thu 10/2312:30 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop31h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$392
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/297:05 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$394
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:10 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/239:10 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop26h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/10$395

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 13, 2025.
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

Mon 10/6

11:45 pm-6:40 am

1 stop21h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/24

12:45 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop16h 06m

$402

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

11:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops23h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/4

1:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$407

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

12:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop29h 40m

$409

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

11:45 pm-6:40 am

1 stop21h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/16

12:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$409

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

9:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

10:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

10:45 pm-7:50 am

1 stop24h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

12:40 pm-1:29 am

1 stop21h 49m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

8:25 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/5

11:15 am-10:41 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

11:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/22

10:50 am-12:55 am

2 stops23h 05m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

8:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

11:15 am-12:55 am

1 stop22h 40m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Madrid

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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 8, 2025.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Salinas to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 S9N to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 August 13, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 13, 2025.
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
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,920 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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??
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,945 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
2,878 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
7,265 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 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 3 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.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Madrid on time: American Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways (81%), Alaska Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to Madrid is generally $634, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $426. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay $325 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Salinas to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$343Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$412Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$413Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$476Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$480Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$482Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$487Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$487Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$487Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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