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$437+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SAN
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San Diego are usually found in March or February, booked 71 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$678
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$437
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$998
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 July 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:35 amMAD - SAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:00 amSAN - MAD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$678
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:55 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop33h 30mLufthansa
Sat 10/185:15 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$779
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 11/131:15 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 19mBritish Airways
Wed 11/266:10 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$792
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop20h 18mIberia
Thu 9/182:55 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop13h 30mIberia
Deal found 7/1$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:00 amMAD - SAN
2 stops18h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/198:10 amSAN - MAD
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$811
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/266:00 amMAD - SAN
2 stops22h 38mAir Canada
Wed 9/312:25 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop34h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/251:05 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop31h 55mDelta
Sun 9/76:15 amSAN - MAD
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/29$828
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops22h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/216:15 amSAN - MAD
2 stops18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1$843
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:35 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops34h 13mSWISS
Sun 9/71:58 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops43h 47mSWISS
Deal found 6/29$864
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/251:30 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop29h 36mJetBlue
Sun 9/78:15 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop30h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$894
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:55 amMAD - SAN
1 stop25h 53mFinnair
Wed 11/2610:51 amSAN - MAD
1 stop13h 34mFinnair
Deal found 6/30$903

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 2, 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

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/4

11:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 40m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop14h 55m

$678

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

2:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Diego

Sat 10/18

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$779

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/13

1:15 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 19m

San Diego

Wed 11/26

6:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$792

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/11

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop20h 18m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

2:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$809

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-3:51 pm

2 stops18h 51m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

8:10 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 30m

$811

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-7:38 pm

2 stops22h 38m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

12:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$823

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/25

1:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:20 am

2 stops20h 05m

$828

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/9

10:05 am-11:45 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops18h 20m

$843

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/25

7:35 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops34h 13m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

1:58 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops43h 47m

$864

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/25

1:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop29h 36m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

8:15 pm-11:30 am

1 stop30h 15m

$894

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 71 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 July 2, 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.

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

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 July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Finnair, and SWISS 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,303 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $779. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $792, and Iberia, from $809. You may be able to fly from Madrid to San Diego for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $672. Lufthansa flights start at $719 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at $725 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San Diego 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 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Madrid to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to San Diego. 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$639Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$725Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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