Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Madrid to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Madrid and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 minutes.

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Madrid to San Francisco in just under 17h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5794 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to San Francisco is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $410 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and KLM, starting at $411 and $423 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$318 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Vueling, with prices starting from $362 and $387, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

While on average a flight from Madrid to San Francisco is generally $388, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $369. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $504 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to San Francisco?

Consider Iberia, British Airways or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Madrid to San Francisco.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Madrid-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Madrid-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Madrid-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Francisco 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 Madrid to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Sun 12/146:00 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop29h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 12/294:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop33h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$528

Wed 12/245:55 amMAD - SFO

1 stop19h 00mLufthansa

Thu 1/89:40 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/10

$598

Sat 12/135:50 amMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 15mITA Airways

Thu 1/83:05 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop23h 54mITA Airways

Deal found 12/11

$604

Wed 12/248:30 amMAD - SFO

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/87:25 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$606

Fri 12/267:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 1/97:10 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$629

Wed 12/241:35 pmMAD - SFO

2 stops28h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/71:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$630

Wed 12/241:35 pmMAD - SFO

2 stops30h 19mAir Canada

Tue 1/62:30 pmSFO - MAD

2 stops32h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 12/10

$636

Wed 12/241:35 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/91:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$642

Wed 12/241:35 pmMAD - SFO

2 stops30h 19mAir Canada

Wed 1/711:00 amSFO - MAD

2 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 12/10

$646

Tue 12/239:10 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop26h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 1/97:10 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$647

Fri 12/267:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat 1/104:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$652

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

Sat 3/76:35 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 3/175:40 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$575

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:30 amSFO - MAD

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$584

Mon 2/21:15 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 58mBritish Airways

Sun 2/158:40 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$585

Sun 1/256:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Sun 2/110:55 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop24h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$589

Sun 1/189:10 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop26h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 1/237:10 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$593

Wed 1/218:30 amMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSFO - MAD

2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$584

Mon 3/25:00 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop30h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 3/155:40 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$592

Wed 1/218:30 amMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:25 amSFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$588

Tue 1/206:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:25 amSFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$588

Wed 1/218:30 amMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/171:40 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$589

Last-minute flights from Madrid to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 12/146:00 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop29h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 12/294:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop33h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$528

Fri 1/169:10 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop26h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 1/194:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/11

$545

Fri 1/167:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 1/284:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$565

Sun 1/189:10 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop26h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat 1/244:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$532

Wed 1/2110:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop18h 36mDelta

Tue 2/177:00 amSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$539

Wed 1/217:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 1/284:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$546

Wed 1/217:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 2/184:35 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$566

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop15h 40mLufthansa

Mon 1/267:00 amSFO - MAD

1 stop17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/10

$567

Thu 1/226:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop15h 40mLufthansa

Thu 1/291:30 pmSFO - MAD

1 stop19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/9

$571

Fri 1/2311:15 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/198:30 amSFO - MAD

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$534

Sun 1/2510:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 39mDelta

Tue 2/177:00 amSFO - MAD

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$554

Sun 1/2510:00 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 39mDelta

Fri 2/209:10 amSFO - MAD

1 stop13h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$569

One-way flights from Madrid to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 3/1010:25 amMAD - SFO

2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/10

$381

Thu 4/2312:35 pmMAD - SFO

Nonstop12h 35mFinnair

Deal found 12/10

$382

Mon 1/197:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/11

$383

Sat 2/2112:00 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop19h 24mIberia

Deal found 12/11

$385

Sat 5/27:30 pmMAD - SFO

3 stops51h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$387

Mon 4/69:25 amMAD - SFO

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$388

Fri 12/267:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/10

$389

Wed 5/67:10 amMAD - SFO

3 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$390

Mon 3/161:45 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$391

Mon 5/41:00 pmMAD - SFO

1 stop17h 04mFinnair

Deal found 12/9

$392

Sat 3/147:40 amMAD - SFO

1 stop16h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 12/11

$398

Tue 5/1911:40 amMAD - SFO

3 stops38h 34mWestJet

Deal found 12/11

$401

Find flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Most trusted provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Round-trip from	$528 (Trip.com)
One-way from	$381 (CheapOair)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$675
Good one-way deal	$385 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/7

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$575

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

$584

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/21

8:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

$584

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/2

1:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop17h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

8:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$585

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/21

8:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

8:25 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

$588

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

8:25 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

$588

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

10:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

$589

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/21

8:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$589

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$592

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/18

9:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$593

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco in December.

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
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Madrid-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Francisco 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 Madrid to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Francisco (average of $405). Flying from Madrid to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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 SFO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madrid to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Iberia from Madrid to San Francisco 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

8,007 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,626 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,571 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?
Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Madrid to San Francisco in just under 17h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5794 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to San Francisco is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $410 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and KLM, starting at $411 and $423 round-trip. SWISS is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to San Francisco one-way?
$318 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Vueling, with prices starting from $362 and $387, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco?
While on average a flight from Madrid to San Francisco is generally $388, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $369. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $504 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Francisco (average of $405). Flying from Madrid to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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 10 airlines flying from Madrid to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest$410	Average$520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Air France	Cheapest$411	Average$791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$423	Average$587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$445	Average$779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Iberia	Cheapest$476	Average$809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$480	Average$754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$486	Average$706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$509	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lufthansa	Cheapest$524	Average$811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Finnair	Cheapest$531	Average$671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

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

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