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$341+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SAN
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$652
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$341
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$734
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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 May 12, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Mon 5/1911:35 amMAD - SAN
1 stop21h 24mIberia
Mon 6/26:28 amSAN - MAD
1 stop18h 07mIberia
Deal found 5/12$648
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 10/1412:45 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
Sat 10/254:55 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/2212:45 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/47:10 amSAN - MAD
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 5/226:00 amMAD - SAN
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Wed 6/47:20 amSAN - MAD
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/12$662
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 5/1910:05 amMAD - SAN
1 stop22h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 6/26:34 amSAN - MAD
1 stop16h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11$676
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop16h 19mBritish Airways
Sat 5/247:50 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/10$699
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 5/311:05 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop31h 55mKLM
Tue 2/242:00 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 5/11$778
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 5/2210:05 amMAD - SAN
3 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/48:48 pmSAN - MAD
3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$786
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 6/1510:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops21h 09mSWISS
Sun 6/296:30 amSAN - MAD
2 stops27h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/11$857
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops30h 52mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 9/1710:40 amSAN - MAD
3 stops21h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/11$1,251
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:35 pmMAD - SAN
4 stops53h 03mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/169:30 pmSAN - MAD
4 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$2,226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:45 amMAD - SAN
2 stops19h 59mLufthansa
Sat 7/195:15 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/11$3,497

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 May 12, 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 10/14

12:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

4:55 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 10m

$652

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/22

12:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 50m

$659

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

7:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops19h 00m

$662

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/4

4:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

1:12 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$699

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/31

1:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

2:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$778

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/22

10:05 am-7:13 am

3 stops30h 08m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

8:48 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops33h 47m

$786

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/10

11:35 am-7:20 pm

1 stop16h 45m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

9:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop14h 10m

$822

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/15

10:05 am-10:14 pm

2 stops21h 09m

San Diego

Sun 6/29

6:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$857

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/4

11:05 am-8:57 am

2 stops30h 52m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

10:40 am-5:05 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$1,251

MadridSan Diego

MAD - SAN

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

11:10 pm-3:03 pm

3 stops48h 53m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:15 pm-4:55 am

2 stops46h 40m

$2,227

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to San Diego

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 Madrid to San Diego in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Madrid-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Madrid-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Madrid-San Diego 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 Madrid to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 May 9, 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 May 12, 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to San Diego, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,340 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,276 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,593 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 $652. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $659, and Delta, from $662. You may be able to fly from Madrid to San Diego for 23% 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 $574. Iberia flights start at $687 while deals on Lufthansa start at $718 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$622Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$639Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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