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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain from £282

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£297

One-way from

£282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£737
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8-9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 July 2025.

Mon 18/807:30SFO - MAD
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/912:45MAD - SFO
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7£297
Sun 2/1105:07SFO - MAD
1 stop17h 53mDelta
Thu 20/1110:00MAD - SFO
2 stops21h 52mDelta
Deal found 30/7£316
Mon 18/805:55SFO - MAD
2 stops18h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/910:05MAD - SFO
2 stops21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/7£317
Tue 7/1019:30SFO - MAD
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Wed 15/1010:05MAD - SFO
2 stops38h 23mSWISS
Deal found 30/7£327
Wed 12/1121:40SFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Tue 2/1207:25MAD - SFO
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 30/7£332
Wed 22/1008:40SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1112:35MAD - SFO
2 stops41h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£333
Sun 9/1117:30SFO - MAD
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 18/1120:50MAD - SFO
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/7£344
Mon 27/1011:14SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 11mFinnair
Mon 17/1100:55MAD - SFO
1 stop27h 27mFinnair
Deal found 30/7£353

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

07:30-08:20

1 stop15h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/9

12:45-11:35

2 stops31h 50m

£297

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

05:07-08:00

1 stop17h 53m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 20/11

10:00-22:52

2 stops21h 52m

£316

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

05:55-09:35

2 stops18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/9

10:05-22:09

2 stops21h 04m

£317

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

19:30-09:20

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 15/10

10:05-15:28

2 stops38h 23m

£327

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

21:40-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/12

07:25-19:35

1 stop21h 10m

£332

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

08:40-08:20

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/11

12:35-21:22

2 stops41h 47m

£333

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

17:30-18:30

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/11

20:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

£344

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

11:14-09:25

1 stop14h 11m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/11

00:55-19:22

1 stop27h 27m

£353

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

20:30-23:30

1 stop18h 00m

£282

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

08:25-08:00

1 stop14h 35m

£314

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £243). 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 MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Madrid as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Madrid chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Madrid on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Madrid, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £521.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Madrid?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated 31 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines, andFinnair from San Francisco to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,980 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (£297), Delta (£316), and Virgin Atlantic (£317) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £314. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Austrian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Madrid?

    Consider American Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (84%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Madrid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £243). 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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