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$234+ Cheap flights from California to Spain

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap flight deals from California to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$417
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$234
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$618

Good round-trip deal

$659 or less

Good one-way deal

$409 or less
From California to Spain
One-way flight from California to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Spain.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Spain.

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Cheapest flights from California to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/198:05 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops26h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/310:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops21h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/7$417
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/312:50 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1010:40 amBCN - SJC
1 stop19h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$423
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 1/182:18 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 42mBritish Airways
Tue 2/31:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$424
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sun 2/86:00 amSJC - MAD
1 stop15h 15mIberia
Wed 2/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 50mIberia
Deal found 1/8$425
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/44:45 pmONT - MAD
2 stops18h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1112:40 pmMAD - ONT
1 stop19h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$426
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/812:50 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/182:18 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/31:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop30h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$428
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:39 pmONT - MAD
2 stops18h 51mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1110:35 amMAD - ONT
2 stops19h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$431
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sun 1/182:06 pmSJC - MAD
1 stop34h 09mKLM
Tue 2/311:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Deal found 1/6$431
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:02 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops18h 33mBritish Airways
Tue 4/2810:15 amBCN - SJC
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:02 pmONT - MAD
2 stops16h 23mBritish Airways
Mon 3/28:50 pmMAD - ONT
2 stops30h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1711:01 amSJC - MAD
2 stops23h 29mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:25 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$432

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Spain 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Spain that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/8

2:32 pm-11:55 am

2 stops36h 23m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$427

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

10:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$433

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

10:25 am-8:27 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$436

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Tue 4/14

10:59 am-2:55 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$436

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Wed 3/4

2:39 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

12:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$436

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:23 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 52m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$439

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Tue 2/24

1:57 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 43m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-9:18 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$440

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Mon 2/23

1:57 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 43m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/4

10:55 am-9:18 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$440

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/23

11:35 am-9:34 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$440

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Mon 2/23

3:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$440

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Best time to book a flight from California to Spain

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Spain

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Spain?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $160). Flying from California to Spain 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 CA to ES?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Spain. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Spain as you normally would.

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  • How popular is this California to Spain flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Spain?

    For as low as $444, British Airways can have you in Spain from California in 24h 30m. California and Spain are separated by a distance of 5790 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Spain one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $167 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LEVEL from $180 and LEVEL from $190 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Spain that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Spain flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Spain?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Spain?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Spain 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 California to Spain?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $160). Flying from California to Spain 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 10 airlines flying from California to Spain

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Spain. 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$322Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$323Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$341Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
WestJetCheapest$352Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$393Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$396Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$412Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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