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$211+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$362
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$211
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$671

Good round-trip deal

$518 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/214:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/306:00 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop31h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/12$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/134:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/309:10 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/12$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/209:10 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/13$365
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 12/14:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/87:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/12$367
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop17h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 10/206:10 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop28h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/13$379
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop18h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/237:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/14$380
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/124:35 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop31h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/197:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/12$384
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/166:45 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 9/247:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/13$389
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:40 pmSFO - ALC
2 stops39h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmALC - SFO
2 stops34h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$392
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 10/204:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/297:05 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$394
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:40 pmSFO - AGP
2 stops33h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/127:05 pmAGP - SFO
2 stops52h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$406
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:40 pmSFO - AGP
2 stops18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/147:35 pmAGP - SFO
1 stop28h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$432

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Spain that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

4:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

7:40 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$406

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

10:45 pm-7:50 am

1 stop24h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

12:40 pm-1:29 am

1 stop21h 49m

$417

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/22

11:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$417

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO - AGP

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

4:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Malaga

Fri 11/14

7:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$432

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:43 am-6:40 am

2 stops20h 57m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$432

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops55h 00m

Alicante

Sat 11/8

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$433

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

7:40 pm-10:10 am

2 stops29h 30m

Alicante

Wed 11/19

2:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$433

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops55h 00m

Alicante

Thu 11/6

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$433

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

7:40 pm-9:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

Alicante

Thu 11/6

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$433

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:55 am-11:20 am

2 stops20h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/22

10:05 am-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$436

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $543). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 SFO to ES?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Spain, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 14, 2025.
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
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,948 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,882 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 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.

  • 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 most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Spain?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Spain are American Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways (81%) and Alaska Airlines (81%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Spain is generally $634, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $426. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $387 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $543). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
CondorCheapest$300Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LEVELCheapest$323Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$413Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$447Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VuelingCheapest$451Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$466Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$476Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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