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$206+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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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 October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$416
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$609

Good round-trip deal

$560 or less

Good one-way deal

$360 or less
From California to Spain
One-way flight from California to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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 October 16, 2025.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/276:59 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops28h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/1110:55 amBCN - SJC
1 stop18h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/15$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/271:15 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Tue 11/1110:55 amBCN - SJC
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/15$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/2711:00 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Wed 11/1210:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop22h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/14$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/236:10 amONT - MAD
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/812:55 amMAD - ONT
1 stop19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Tue 12/28:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/812:55 amMAD - SFO
1 stop17h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/28:25 amSFO - MAD
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$432
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/2810:16 amSFO - MAD
1 stop13h 39mIberia
Wed 11/1211:35 amMAD - SFO
1 stop17h 59mIberia
Deal found 10/16$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 10/286:35 amSJC - BCN
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Thu 11/610:55 amBCN - SJC
1 stop21h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/16$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 11/39:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:25 amMAD - SFO
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$435
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:30 amSNA - MAD
2 stops18h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1011:35 amMAD - SNA
1 stop19h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/15$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 11/129:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Wed 11/195:55 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/16$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 11/169:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Tue 11/256:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/14$437

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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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Spain that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

5:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/3

4:25 pm-12:47 am

1 stop17h 22m

$430

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Mon 1/19

10:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/20

10:55 am-9:32 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$434

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Tue 10/28

6:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop17h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/6

10:55 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 03m

$434

Santa AnaMadrid

SNA - MAD

SNAMAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/2

6:45 am-9:25 am

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/10

12:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$438

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/6

12:30 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$438

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

8:50 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/17

11:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$438

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Mon 1/19

8:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/18

10:55 am-9:32 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$438

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Mon 1/19

10:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/17

10:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops33h 45m

$438

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

5:30 am-8:05 am

2 stops18h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/14

10:00 am-1:12 am

1 stop24h 12m

$443

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

10:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/10

11:15 am-10:48 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$443

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $334). Flying from California to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 October 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Spain, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Spain?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Spain. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Spain flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Spain. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this California to Spain flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Spain?

    For as low as $430, British Airways can have you in Spain from California in 14h 25m. California and Spain are separated by a distance of 5794 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 $211 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LEVEL from $213 and Lufthansa from $375 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Spain (average of $334). Flying from California to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
CondorCheapest$300Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$322Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$323Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$341Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
WestJetCheapest$352Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$415Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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