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$280+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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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 March 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 8/189:45 pm
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops24h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 9/169:35 am
AGP
-
SAN
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$482
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 8/186:40 am
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops24h 10m
SWISS
Wed 9/166:30 am
AGP
-
SAN
2 stops23h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 3/13$498
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:20 am
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops32h 45m
SWISS
Wed 4/296:30 am
AGP
-
SAN
2 stops21h 21m
SWISS
Deal found 3/13$515
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:15 pm
SAN
-
AGP
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/229:35 am
AGP
-
SAN
1 stop22h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/15$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/95:15 pm
SAN
-
AGP
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/222:35 pm
AGP
-
SAN
1 stop33h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/16$522
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:00 am
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops20h 50m
Lufthansa
Fri 4/2412:30 pm
AGP
-
SAN
2 stops20h 59m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/16$541
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:01 am
SAN
-
AGP
2 stops21h 54m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/216:45 pm
AGP
-
SAN
1 stop29h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/17$548
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/95:15 pm
SAN
-
AGP
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/296:45 pm
AGP
-
SAN
2 stops36h 54m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/13$553
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:55 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops52h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 10/205:55 am
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops38h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/13$580
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:00 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop15h 30m
Iberia
Sun 12/61:15 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 29m
Iberia
Deal found 3/14$618
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/168:50 am
SAN
-
VLC
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/106:00 am
VLC
-
SAN
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$623
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 8/185:15 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop20h 15m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/167:00 am
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/13$626

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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$482
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$802
From San Diego to Spain
One-way flight from San Diego to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Spain that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMálaga

SAN - AGP

SANAGP

San Diego

Mon 4/20

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Malaga

Tue 9/22

2:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$710

San DiegoValencia

SAN - VLC

SANVLC

San Diego

Mon 5/4

4:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

Valencia

Tue 5/12

2:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$716
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/23

10:50 am-7:53 pm

1 stop18h 03m

$718

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 4/22

8:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/30

1:35 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$720

San DiegoValencia

SAN - VLC

SANVLC

San Diego

Mon 5/4

1:03 pm-12:15 am

2 stops26h 12m

Valencia

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-11:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$740

San DiegoSeville

SAN - SVQ

SANSVQ

San Diego

Mon 8/3

6:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Sevilla

Thu 8/20

12:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$755

San DiegoValencia

SAN - VLC

SANVLC

San Diego

Sun 8/23

4:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Valencia

Fri 8/28

8:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$755

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop16h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 4/27

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 25m

$756

San DiegoBilbao

SAN - BIO

SANBIO

San Diego

Mon 4/13

1:03 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Bilbao

Mon 4/20

6:45 am-11:33 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$760

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 4/13

4:49 pm-6:50 am

2 stops29h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/3

11:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$761

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Spain

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Spain (average of $408). 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 March 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andIberia 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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, British Airways, and Finnair can get you from San Diego to Spain in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 35m. 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Air Canada, 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?

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Spain (average of $408). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$383Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$438Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$462Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$463Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$463Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$477Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$493Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$498Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$522Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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