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$351+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SAN
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San Diego are usually found in March or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to San Diego (SAN). 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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$617
(Condor)

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,183
From Madrid Barajas to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/107:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/1712:26 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$617
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
lun. 10/207:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/279:10 amSAN - MAD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$644
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
jue. 10/27:05 amMAD - SAN
3 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/156:15 amSAN - MAD
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$684
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/2812:28 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$699
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
vie. 9/197:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/2611:28 amSAN - MAD
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$700
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
mar. 12/27:25 amMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/97:42 amSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$753
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:10 amMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
mar. 9/305:15 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/14$754
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/151:30 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop31h 50mJetBlue
dom. 9/288:55 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop29h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 8/13$760
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/151:30 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop31h 50mJetBlue
mar. 9/308:55 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop29h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 8/14$764

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to San Diego 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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to San Diego that are best for you.

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Madrid

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

mié. 9/10

7:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 39m

San Diego

mié. 9/17

12:26 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$617

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

lun. 10/20

7:05 am-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 10m

San Diego

lun. 10/27

9:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$644

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

jue. 10/2

7:05 am-11:34 pm

3 stops25h 29m

San Diego

mié. 10/15

6:15 am-5:05 pm

3 stops25h 50m

$684

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

lun. 9/15

7:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 39m

San Diego

dom. 9/28

12:28 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$699

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

vie. 9/19

7:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 39m

San Diego

vie. 9/26

11:28 am-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$700

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

mar. 12/2

7:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

mar. 12/9

7:42 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 23m

$753

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

lun. 9/15

7:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San Diego

mar. 9/30

5:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$754

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

lun. 9/15

1:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

San Diego

mar. 9/30

8:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop29h 35m

$760

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

mar. 12/2

7:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

mar. 12/9

11:11 am-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$760

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

lun. 9/15

1:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

San Diego

dom. 9/28

8:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop29h 35m

$760

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to San Diego. 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 Madrid to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Madrid to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MAD to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Madrid to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways from Madrid to San Diego. 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,882 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madrid to San Diego round-trip from $639. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $725, and American Airlines, from $777. You may be able to fly from Madrid to San Diego for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Madrid to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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IberiaCheapest$639Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$725Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$777Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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