How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Madrid?

United Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Madrid in just under 31h 05m. 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 United Airlines and Delta, starting at $487 and $505 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 Jose, California to Madrid?

Iberia, Delta and American Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Jose, California to Madrid.

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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.

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?

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/108:45 amSJC - MAD

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/171:35 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$653

Thu 12/1111:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Wed 2/1810:00 amMAD - SJC

2 stops20h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$688

Thu 12/1111:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Thu 2/1911:15 amMAD - SJC

1 stop19h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$697

Thu 12/1111:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Mon 2/161:05 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops40h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$700

Thu 12/1111:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Fri 2/1310:00 amMAD - SJC

2 stops35h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$701

Wed 12/104:35 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops42h 05mDelta

Thu 2/1911:15 amMAD - SJC

1 stop19h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$703

Thu 12/1111:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 00mDelta

Tue 2/1711:15 amMAD - SJC

1 stop34h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$704

Wed 12/104:35 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops42h 05mDelta

Tue 2/171:05 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops37h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$706

Thu 12/256:35 amSJC - MAD

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/1711:15 amMAD - SJC

2 stops39h 18mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/10

$714

Thu 12/1112:40 pmSJC - MAD

3 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/176:00 amMAD - SJC

2 stops40h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$718

Best flights from San Jose to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 3/33:55 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/1012:35 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops42h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$526

Mon 1/196:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/212:55 amMAD - SJC

1 stop29h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$528

Sat 2/2110:30 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops24h 30mDelta

Tue 9/223:10 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$528

Sun 2/86:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC

1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$528

Last-minute flights from San Jose to Madrid
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Mon 1/123:32 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops39h 38mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 1/195:00 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops38h 12mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$530

Wed 1/142:32 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops18h 58mBritish Airways

Tue 3/3112:40 pmMAD - SJC

1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$525

Wed 1/142:32 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops18h 58mBritish Airways

Wed 1/217:20 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops36h 29mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$560

Thu 1/156:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/291:00 pmMAD - SJC

1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$578

Mon 1/196:20 amSJC - MAD

2 stops18h 55mKLM

Tue 2/311:15 amMAD - SJC

1 stop19h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/11

$526

Mon 1/196:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/212:55 amMAD - SJC

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$528

Mon 1/196:00 amSJC - MAD

1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 1/301:00 pmMAD - SJC

1 stop17h 29mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$535

Mon 1/1911:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops19h 25mDelta

Tue 2/311:15 amMAD - SJC

2 stops30h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$538

Thu 1/228:40 amSJC - MAD

2 stops24h 10mLufthansa

Fri 2/67:25 amMAD - SJC

2 stops22h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 12/10

$568

Sun 1/252:06 pmSJC - MAD

1 stop34h 09mKLM

Sun 2/18:30 pmMAD - SJC

2 stops28h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/11

$571

One-way flights from San Jose to Madrid
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Mon 1/123:32 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops39h 38mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$385

Tue 1/1312:50 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops22h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$432

Mon 1/196:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops20h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$436

Mon 1/196:00 amSJC - MAD

1 stop18h 25mFinnair

Deal found 12/10

$437

Mon 1/122:32 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops20h 28mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$439

Mon 3/911:02 amSJC - MAD

1 stop14h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$443

Wed 1/147:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops23h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$447

Tue 1/132:06 pmSJC - MAD

1 stop34h 09mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$459

Sun 1/1112:50 pmSJC - MAD

2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$462

Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - MAD

2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$463

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$523 (eDestinos)
One-way from	$385 (Ovago)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$678

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

3:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/10

12:35 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops42h 24m

$526

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/2

12:55 am-9:29 pm

1 stop29h 34m

$528

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

10:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

3:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 05m

$528

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$528

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 1/12

3:32 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$385

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 3/9

2:08 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$432

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 2/10

2:32 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$432

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 1/14

2:32 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$432

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 1/13

12:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$432

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

$437

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose, California to Madrid, you should look to book at least 68 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 $328). Flying from San Jose, California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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?

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

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

8,009 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

11,048 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

3,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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

7,571 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 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 Jose, California to Madrid?
United Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Madrid in just under 31h 05m. 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 United Airlines and Delta, starting at $487 and $505 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $328). Flying from San Jose, California to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Madrid

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$445	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$487	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$505	Average$677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$516	Average$1,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Iberia	Cheapest$605	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

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