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$243+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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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 December 4, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/3011:20 amSFO - BCN
2 stops19h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 1/176:40 amBCN - SFO
2 stops24h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2$483
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Mon 12/810:55 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Sun 12/1410:15 amBCN - SFO
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/2$484
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2911:35 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops26h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 1/1510:40 amBCN - SFO
1 stop17h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4$485
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/38:25 amSFO - BCN
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1011:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$486
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Mon 12/84:35 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop22h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/146:05 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/3$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - MAD
1 stop18h 15mDelta
Wed 1/1410:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop18h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/3$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/116:07 amSFO - BCN
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1610:30 amBCN - SFO
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$488
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Tue 12/912:50 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops16h 55mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:20 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - BCN
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/251:35 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$492
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/211:20 amSFO - BCN
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:45 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$493
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Tue 12/910:40 amSFO - BCN
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Wed 12/246:00 amBCN - SFO
2 stops19h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/2$494
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Thu 12/118:15 amSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 00mDelta
Tue 1/136:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/2$502

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 December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$243
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$864

Good round-trip deal

$757 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
From San Francisco to Spain
One-way flight from San Francisco to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Spain.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Spain.

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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 December 4, 2025.
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 FranciscoPalma de Mallorca

SFO - PMI

SFOPMI

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

1:08 pm-9:05 am

2 stops34h 57m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Mon 3/9

7:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$438

San FranciscoBilbao

SFO - BIO

SFOBIO

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Bilbao

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$445

San FranciscoBilbao

SFO - BIO

SFOBIO

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Bilbao

Tue 1/27

11:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$452

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Alicante

Sat 1/31

6:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$453

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

8:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 40m

Alicante

Wed 3/11

2:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$458

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

8:40 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Alicante

Tue 3/3

12:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$458

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

8:40 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Alicante

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$458

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

8:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Alicante

Thu 3/5

11:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$458

San FranciscoBilbao

SFO - BIO

SFOBIO

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:56 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 54m

Bilbao

Tue 1/27

11:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$460

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO - ALC

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Alicante

Sat 1/24

2:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$461

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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 $628). 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Spain in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Spain?

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

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

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 181 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 Friday 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 December 4, 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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??

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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?

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

    For as low as $445, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Spain from San Francisco in 16h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Spain is about 5678 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 $168 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?

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Spain is generally $844, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $414. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $409 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 $628). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$319Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$323Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$327Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$413Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
VuelingCheapest$440Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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