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$251+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/74:40 pmSFO - SVQ
1 stop15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/226:15 pmSVQ - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/22$450
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/188:25 amSFO - MAD
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/35:55 amMAD - SFO
2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$456
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Tue 10/283:30 pmSFO - MAD
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Wed 11/1210:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop19h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/22$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sun 11/1610:45 pmSFO - MAD
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Mon 11/2411:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/21$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 10/228:40 amSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$459
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/191:55 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:15 amMAD - SFO
2 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 11/1010:30 amSFO - MAD
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Fri 11/2110:00 amMAD - SFO
2 stops23h 13mDelta
Deal found 10/22$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/110:59 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop24h 01mDelta
Wed 3/46:00 amMAD - SFO
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/23$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 11/81:45 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Wed 11/196:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/21$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/107:25 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Thu 11/2010:10 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/22$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/292:55 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Wed 11/1210:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop22h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/22$465
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Tue 11/47:25 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop28h 55mSWISS
Tue 11/117:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 10/22$466

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 October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$450
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$578

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less

Good one-way deal

$343 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 23, 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

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops41h 05m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Thu 4/23

9:55 am-2:40 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$454

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops19h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

10:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$457

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-7:00 am

2 stops16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/8

1:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$458

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

1:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/26

11:15 am-10:44 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$460

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

8:15 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/5

12:35 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

10:59 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-10:12 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

12:25 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

10:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops23h 20m

$462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

10:59 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 01m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$462

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

6:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/22

1:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$470

San FranciscoPalma de Mallorca

SFO - PMI

SFOPMI

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

4:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

Sat 12/13

12:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$476

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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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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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 $335). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 October 23, 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.

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 October 23, 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
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
8,991 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
2,030 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
2,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
7,467 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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, 3 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 $457, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Spain from San Francisco in 19h 30m. The distance from San Francisco to Spain is about 5794 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 $308 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Austrian Airlines from $446 and Aer Lingus from $497 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 most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Spain?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Spain are American Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (84%) and Alaska Airlines (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Spain is generally $819, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $477. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $345 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 $335). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$323Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$330Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$352Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$414Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
VuelingCheapest$444Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$446Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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