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$294+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Spain

SFO — MAD
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Spain

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Spain

Wed 11/114:35 pm -
1 stop33h 40m
Sun 11/2212:00 pm -
1 stop35h 25m
Deal found 11/7$624
Sat 12/54:35 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 12/127:40 am -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 11/5$643
Fri 11/274:45 pm -
1 stop32h 05m
Fri 12/118:00 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 11/9$643
Thu 12/39:31 pm -
2 stops35h 34m
Mon 12/77:05 pm -
2 stops34h 03m
Deal found 11/6$649
Mon 11/304:35 pm -
1 stop33h 45m
Sun 12/136:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 11/8$650
Wed 12/24:45 pm -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 12/96:30 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 11/4$653
Wed 11/114:35 pm -
1 stop33h 40m
Tue 11/176:15 pm -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 11/6$654
Mon 12/74:35 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Sun 12/139:10 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 11/5$661
Mon 11/94:35 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 11/187:40 am -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 11/5$663
Wed 11/254:45 pm -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 12/36:30 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 11/4$663
Wed 11/114:35 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Tue 11/246:00 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 11/7$668
Wed 12/24:35 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 12/147:40 am -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 11/8$673

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Spain

Round-trip from

$577
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$294
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$851

Good round-trip deal

$755 or less

Good one-way deal

$470 or less
From San Francisco to Spain
One-way flight from San Francisco to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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San FranciscoAlicante

SFO San Francisco - ALC Alicante

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sun 2/21

7:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Alicante

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$331

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO San Francisco - AGP Malaga

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

8:35 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Malaga

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$336

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO San Francisco - ALC Alicante

SFOALC

San Francisco

Mon 2/22

7:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Alicante

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$342

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO San Francisco - AGP Malaga

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Malaga

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

San FranciscoValencia

SFO San Francisco - VLC Valencia

SFOVLC

San Francisco

Wed 2/17

6:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 55m

Valencia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

San FranciscoAlicante

SFO San Francisco - ALC Alicante

SFOALC

San Francisco

Sat 2/20

10:38 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Alicante

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$346

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 1/13

8:25 am-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

San FranciscoSeville

SFO San Francisco - SVQ Sevilla

SFOSVQ

San Francisco

Mon 2/8

8:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Sevilla

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

San FranciscoMálaga

SFO San Francisco - AGP Malaga

SFOAGP

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

4:35 pm-11:55 am

2 stops34h 20m

Malaga

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$352

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO San Francisco - MAD Madrid Barajas

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

11:59 pm-7:45 am

1 stop22h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $591). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Spain have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

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

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Spain?

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Spain. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andIberia 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.

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

  • 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 11.0 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 $682, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Spain from San Francisco in 16h 05m. 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 $207 on LEVEL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $225 and Iberia from $312 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (67%), Qatar Airways (67%) and Alaska Airlines (67%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Spain is generally $709, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $391. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $576 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Spain (average of $591). Flying from San Francisco to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$156Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
FinnairCheapest$369Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LEVELCheapest$370Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$396Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$424Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$424Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$425Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$456Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$481Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$490Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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