How long is the flight from San Diego to Madrid?

Departing from San Diego to Madrid will take you 17h. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $455. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $466 and $486, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Madrid?

Consider British Airways, Iberia or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Madrid.

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

Of the flights from San Diego to Madrid that have layovers, most of them stop in Dallas. London follows Dallas in terms of the most common layover location on San Diego to Madrid flights.

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

Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Madrid layover in Chicago least frequently. Philadelphia sees the next fewest layovers on San Diego to Madrid flights.

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

American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $57.

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 $30 per day.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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.

$269+ Flights from San Diego to Madrid, Spain

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Madrid flights typically cost between $519 and $781 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $478 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 12-Jan 21).

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Average price	$681

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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 October 27, 2025.

Mon 10/2710:44 amSAN - MAD

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/61:00 pmMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$478

Wed 11/125:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop21h 00mLufthansa

Wed 11/197:25 amMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/27

$479

Wed 11/127:18 amSAN - MAD

2 stops19h 12mDelta

Wed 11/1910:00 amMAD - SAN

2 stops21h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$481

Tue 11/256:15 amSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 00mIberia

Fri 12/51:15 pmMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 29mIberia

Deal found 10/25

$483

Wed 11/265:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Wed 12/37:25 amMAD - SAN

2 stops19h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 10/27

$484

Wed 11/2611:02 amSAN - MAD

2 stops24h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/41:35 pmMAD - SAN

3 stops39h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$485

Wed 12/35:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Tue 12/97:25 amMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/26

$486

Mon 12/85:45 pmSAN - MAD

3 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/175:55 amMAD - SAN

2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$487

Mon 12/16:24 amSAN - MAD

1 stop17h 51mKLM

Mon 12/811:15 amMAD - SAN

1 stop19h 03mKLM

Deal found 10/26

$488

Mon 12/111:02 amSAN - MAD

2 stops35h 58mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/131:35 pmMAD - SAN

2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$490

Mon 12/16:24 amSAN - MAD

1 stop17h 51mKLM

Sat 12/137:05 amMAD - SAN

2 stops20h 01mKLM

Deal found 10/27

$491

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Tue 11/411:44 amSAN - MAD

2 stops18h 36mDelta

Wed 11/196:00 amMAD - SAN

2 stops21h 30mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$481

Mon 1/196:00 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 1/2612:00 pmMAD - SAN

1 stop37h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/27

$483

Mon 12/16:24 amSAN - MAD

1 stop17h 51mKLM

Mon 12/1511:15 amMAD - SAN

1 stop19h 03mKLM

Deal found 10/25

$488

Mon 12/111:02 amSAN - MAD

2 stops35h 58mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/81:35 pmMAD - SAN

2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$490

Tue 11/116:15 amSAN - MAD

2 stops20h 15mDelta

Tue 11/1810:00 amMAD - SAN

2 stops22h 47mDelta

Deal found 10/24

$481

Mon 12/16:24 amSAN - MAD

1 stop17h 51mKLM

Sat 12/137:05 amMAD - SAN

2 stops20h 01mKLM

Deal found 10/26

$491

Mon 1/1910:37 amSAN - MAD

2 stops22h 03mDelta

Mon 1/261:05 pmMAD - SAN

2 stops34h 59mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$482

Sat 1/171:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Sat 1/3110:00 amMAD - SAN

1 stop20h 07mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$493

Sat 1/171:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Mon 1/2610:00 amMAD - SAN

1 stop19h 24mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$493

Sun 1/1810:15 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop24h 45mDelta

Sat 1/3110:00 amMAD - SAN

1 stop20h 07mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$493

Thu 1/151:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Wed 1/2810:00 amMAD - SAN

1 stop20h 07mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$494

Thu 1/151:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop33h 25mDelta

Thu 1/2910:00 amMAD - SAN

1 stop19h 24mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$494

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Madrid. Data last updated October 27, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 10/2710:44 amSAN - MAD

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/61:00 pmMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$478

Sun 11/95:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Wed 11/265:55 amMAD - SAN

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 10/27

$486

Wed 11/125:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop21h 00mLufthansa

Wed 11/197:25 amMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/27

$479

Wed 11/127:18 amSAN - MAD

2 stops19h 12mDelta

Wed 11/196:00 amMAD - SAN

2 stops22h 19mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$481

Tue 11/256:15 amSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 00mIberia

Thu 12/41:15 pmMAD - SAN

1 stop17h 29mIberia

Deal found 10/25

$483

Tue 11/256:10 pmSAN - MAD

2 stops34h 05mAir Canada

Fri 12/56:00 amMAD - SAN

2 stops39h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 10/24

$492

Wed 11/265:35 pmSAN - MAD

1 stop15h 15mLufthansa

Wed 12/37:25 amMAD - SAN

2 stops19h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 10/27

$484

Wed 11/2611:02 amSAN - MAD

2 stops24h 13mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/41:35 pmMAD - SAN

2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$485

One-way flights from San Diego to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Sun 1/258:00 amSAN - MAD

2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$269

Wed 12/36:25 amSAN - MAD

3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$292

Thu 11/1312:17 pmSAN - MAD

3 stops48h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$326

Thu 11/208:39 amSAN - MAD

3 stops52h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$329

Mon 11/246:52 pmSAN - MAD

3 stops57h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$342

Sat 11/228:39 amSAN - MAD

3 stops49h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$353

Mon 11/1012:12 pmSAN - MAD

2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$359

Tue 11/111:37 pmSAN - MAD

3 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$380

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San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 11/4

11:44 am-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 36m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$481

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 11/11

6:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops20h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$481

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 1/19

10:37 am-5:40 pm

2 stops22h 03m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

1:05 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$482

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

12:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$483

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 12/1

6:24 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 51m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/15

11:15 am-9:18 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$488

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 12/1

11:02 am-8:00 am

2 stops35h 58m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/8

1:35 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$490

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 12/1

6:24 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 51m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/13

7:05 am-6:06 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$491

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 1/17

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop33h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-9:07 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$493

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 1/17

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop33h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-8:24 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$493

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 1/18

10:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-9:07 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$493

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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 October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Jetabroad	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 San Diego-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Madrid

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

Booking 2 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $438). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $900). 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 SAN to MAD?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Madrid at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Madrid?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and Air Canada 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,370 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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.

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,001 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,478 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Diego to Madrid?
Departing from San Diego to Madrid will take you 17h. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $455. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $466 and $486, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Madrid?
Of the flights from San Diego to Madrid that have layovers, most of them stop in Dallas. London follows Dallas in terms of the most common layover location on San Diego to Madrid flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?
American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $57.
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 $30 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Madrid flights?
Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Madrid layover in Chicago least frequently. Philadelphia sees the next fewest layovers on 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $438). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $900). 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 San Diego to Madrid

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$455	Average$874	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$466	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Iberia	Cheapest$486	Average$838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$491	Average$742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$505	Average$945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Air Canada	Cheapest$523	Average$955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
American Airlines	Cheapest$619	Average$876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$622	Average$918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air France	Cheapest$624	Average$912	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$624	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%

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$269+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Madrid?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

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