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$398+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MAD
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:25 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/1611:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/27$398
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:30 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops33h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/1210:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops43h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/28$417
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/16:25 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Fri 12/1211:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/27$428
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/186:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:55 amMAD - SJC
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$429
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 10/276:35 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Wed 11/1211:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 41mKLM
Deal found 10/26$430
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/26:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/910:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$443
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/16:25 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$453
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 10/266:35 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:45 amSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 45mDelta
Tue 12/1611:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/28$457
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/116:00 amSJC - MAD
1 stop15h 15mIberia
Tue 11/189:40 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops32h 08mIberia
Deal found 10/26$462

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$608
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Madrid Barajas flights.
From San Jose to Madrid Barajas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Madrid that are best for you.

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San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/11

11:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$429

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 12/12

11:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$430

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$438

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 2/17

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/25

11:15 am-9:32 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/24

10:00 am-10:42 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 2/17

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

11:15 am-9:32 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/15

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

11:15 am-9:32 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 12/1

6:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-3:54 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$453

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 12/9

9:04 am-7:10 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/25

11:15 am-7:08 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$457

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/29

1:00 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$479

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Madrid in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Jose, California-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose, California-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 San Jose to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Madrid

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Madrid. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid, you should look to book at least 75 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 San Jose, California to Madrid?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid (average of $335). Flying from San Jose, California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 SJC to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Madrid is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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 October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and American Airlines from San Jose 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 San Jose, California to Madrid?

    Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Madrid in just under 25h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5791 mi between San Jose, California and Madrid.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Madrid is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $445 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and United Airlines, starting at $449 and $487 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Madrid one-way?

    $407 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and KLM, with prices starting from $415 and $438, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Madrid?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Madrid?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid (average of $335). Flying from San Jose, California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Madrid

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$445Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$449Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$487Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$523Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$631Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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