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$285+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/152:55 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop34h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/31$540
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/315:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 1/127:25 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/30$607
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:25 amSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mAir Canada
Thu 1/151:35 pmMAD - SFO
2 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 12/31$611
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/319:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/126:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop34h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$640
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - MAD
2 stops18h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/1510:00 amMAD - SFO
2 stops22h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/31$642
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/307:25 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Fri 3/2710:10 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Deal found 12/29$647
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 3/2711:25 amMAD - SFO
1 stop21h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/29$655
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/3011:30 pmSFO - MAD
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/278:45 pmMAD - SFO
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$700
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 amSFO - BCN
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 1/93:35 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops27h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/3112:00 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Fri 1/99:55 amBCN - SFO
2 stops22h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/31$829
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Wed 12/311:30 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Fri 1/96:50 amBCN - SFO
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$893
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:25 amSFO - BCN
2 stops23h 50mIberia
Wed 1/75:20 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops38h 52mIberia
Deal found 12/31$940

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated January 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$443
(AirNGo)

One-way from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$640 or less

Good one-way deal

$399 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Spain that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Malaga

Sat 2/7

2:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$452

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

4:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Malaga

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$461

San FranciscoBilbao

SFO - BIO

SFOBIO

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Bilbao

Sun 3/22

6:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$461

San FranciscoSeville

SFO - SVQ

SFOSVQ

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

4:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Sevilla

Sun 2/15

4:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$461

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Malaga

Tue 2/10

11:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops60h 10m

$462

San FranciscoGranadilla

SFO - TFS

SFOTFS

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

4:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Granadilla Tenerife-Sur

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$463

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Alicante

Sat 2/7

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$464

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 00m

Malaga

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$465

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Malaga

Tue 2/10

10:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$469

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

4:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Malaga

Fri 1/30

11:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$475

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Spain

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Spain from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco 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.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Spain delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Spain have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Spain flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Spain flights?

Over the last year, LEVEL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Iberia from San Francisco to Spain by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,131 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,131 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,131 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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??
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,104 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,131 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
3,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,131 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
7,631 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,131 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Spain?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Spain. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Spain flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Spain.

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

    For as low as $485, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Spain from San Francisco in 17h. The distance from San Francisco to Spain is about 5952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco 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 $190 and LEVEL from $210 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Spain?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Spain is generally $668, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $341. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $421 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Spain

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$319Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$323Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$327Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$413Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
VuelingCheapest$442Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$444Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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