Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) from $303

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/28. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — MAD
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from San Francisco to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to MAD flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Madrid flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Madrid.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$593

One-way from

$380
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from San Francisco to Madrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

Price

$593 - $1,327

MAD

Temperature

41 - 77 °F

MAD

Rainfall

0.4 - 2.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Madrid?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 32% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Madrid.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Madrid, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 16% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $903 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $962.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $806 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $484. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO - MAD)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from San Francisco to Madrid by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Madrid

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Cheap San Francisco to Madrid flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to MAD flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Madrid 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Madrid from San Francisco found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Madrid from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Madrid from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid
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$525 - $578

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

jue. 10/26

1 stop14h 40m

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jue. 11/2

1 stop15h 58m

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SFOMAD

San Francisco

mar. 11/21

2 stops18h 45m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 12/6

1 stop21h 07m

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SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 10/11

1 stop16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 10/18

1 stop16h 25m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

Nonstop11h 20m

Madrid Barajas

jue. 10/26

Nonstop12h 55m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 11/1

1 stop18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mié. 11/15

1 stop31h 55m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mar. 11/14

2 stops21h 00m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 11/19

1 stop29h 30m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 10/25

1 stop15h 20m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 11/5

1 stop15h 00m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

mié. 11/22

1 stop17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 12/10

2 stops18h 25m

San FranciscoMadrid Barajas

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

lun. 11/27

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 12/11

2 stops21h 20m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Delta and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Finnair
7.5
Good
342 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Madrid flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Madrid for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Madrid for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $525, but on average you can expect to pay $548.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Madrid for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Madrid is less than $855.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Madrid for under $800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Madrid within the next 7 days for less than $800.

How popular is this San Francisco to Madrid flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Madrid round-trip from $525. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $531, and ITA Airways, from $536. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Madrid?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Madrid are American Airlines (96%), Qatar Airways (96%) and Alaska Airlines (96%).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Madrid is $298. On average you can expect to pay $852. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Madrid Barajas), can usually be booked for $499.

What does SFO to MAD mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to MAD flight.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Madrid

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Madrid choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$363Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$405Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest$414Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest$419Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$486Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest$538Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest$560Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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VuelingCheapest$572Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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British AirwaysCheapest$580Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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