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$234+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Spain

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:35 pm
SAN
-
BIO
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/117:25 am
BIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$458
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Wed 3/45:35 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/187:25 am
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/256:30 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops17h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 3/21:35 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops42h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/246:30 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops17h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 3/31:35 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops42h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$470
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:35 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/57:25 am
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$471
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:46 pm
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops35h 14m
British Airways
Tue 3/105:50 pm
AGP
-
SAN
1 stop31h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$471
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:05 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops27h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/117:25 am
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$472
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/46:30 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops16h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 3/1112:40 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops34h 59m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$473
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:30 am
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops19h 40m
British Airways
Mon 3/911:30 am
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop18h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$473
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:35 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/26:00 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops25h 44m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$475
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/143:07 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops17h 23m
British Airways
Tue 4/283:25 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$476
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:35 pm
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop20h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/209:10 am
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops23h 04m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$476

Find flight deals from San Diego to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$458
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$234
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$634
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Spain that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBilbao

SAN - BIO

SANBIO

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Bilbao

Wed 3/11

7:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$462

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/29

12:45 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$470

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:50 pm-8:00 am

3 stops27h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/18

12:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$473

San DiegoMálaga

SAN - AGP

SANAGP

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Malaga

Wed 3/11

4:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$477

San DiegoMálaga

SAN - AGP

SANAGP

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Malaga

Mon 3/9

6:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$477

San DiegoMálaga

SAN - AGP

SANAGP

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Malaga

Wed 3/11

12:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$477

San DiegoMálaga

SAN - AGP

SANAGP

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Malaga

Thu 3/12

3:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$477

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops31h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/17

10:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 20m

$478

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$482

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-11:04 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$484

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Spain

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Spain

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Spain (average of $160). Flying from San Diego to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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.

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 January 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Iberia from San Diego to Spain. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,099 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Spain. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Spain?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Spain.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Spain?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Spain in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 45m. The distance from San Diego to Spain is about 5839 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $244. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Spain for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Spain?

    While some choose either San Diego - Barcelona-El Prat or San Diego - Valencia, San Diego - Madrid Barajas is the most popular route from San Diego to Spain.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Spain?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Spain?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Spain (average of $160). Flying from San Diego to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 San Diego to Spain

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$438Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$463Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$463Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$464Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$465Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$477Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$523Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$526Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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