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$249+ 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$538
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$780

Good round-trip deal

$601 or less

Good one-way deal

$290 or less
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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 April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 12/112:32 amSFO - BCN
2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:35 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$523
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:30 pmSFO - BCN
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:05 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$525
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - BCN
1 stop17h 30mIberia
Tue 10/142:05 pmBCN - SFO
Nonstop13h 05mIberia
Deal found 4/28$527
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:45 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops30h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/2610:40 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop24h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/28$534
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:40 amSFO - BCN
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Mon 12/11:55 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops40h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 10/59:00 amSFO - BCN
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Mon 10/2011:05 amBCN - SFO
1 stop33h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/27$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 9/235:10 amONT - MAD
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1412:45 pmMAD - ONT
2 stops32h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$538
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/1610:29 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops25h 51mBritish Airways
Thu 9/2510:05 amBCN - SFO
2 stops20h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$549
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:10 amONT - MAD
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2112:45 pmMAD - ONT
2 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$555
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:51 pmONT - MAD
1 stop16h 29mIberia
Tue 10/214:00 pmMAD - ONT
1 stop17h 02mIberia
Deal found 4/28$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 10/410:59 pmONT - MAD
1 stop25h 36mDelta
Wed 10/2210:05 amMAD - ONT
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/27$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 12/16:39 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/101:20 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$569

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
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

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Tue 9/23

5:10 am-6:40 am

2 stops16h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/14

12:45 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$538

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Tue 10/7

5:10 am-6:40 am

2 stops16h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

12:45 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$555

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/20

2:05 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

$556

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Tue 10/14

12:51 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop16h 29m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

4:00 pm-12:02 am

1 stop17h 02m

$564

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Sat 10/4

10:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop25h 36m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/22

10:05 am-10:41 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$567

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 10/8

6:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-11:36 am

2 stops31h 16m

$574

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 10/8

1:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/31

10:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$591

OntarioMadrid

ONT - MAD

ONTMAD

Ontario

Tue 10/7

10:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/21

4:00 pm-12:02 am

1 stop17h 02m

$597

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 10/14

5:52 am-9:05 am

1 stop18h 13m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$599

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 9/10

1:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/1

12:55 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from California to Spain

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Spain from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $543). Flying from California to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 April 29, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Spain by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Spain ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Spain when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Spain by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Spain, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from California to Spain have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Spain flight route?

    The California to Spain flight path was viewed by 66 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $272 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Vueling from $324 and Iberia from $347 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $543). Flying from California to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$207Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
KLMCheapest$285Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
CondorCheapest$340Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$368Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$394Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$409Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$421Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$425Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Aer LingusCheapest$430Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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