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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain from £291

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£808
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/8-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 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 13 June 2025.

Fri 8/812:30SFO - MAD
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Thu 28/812:20MAD - SFO
2 stops20h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/6£467
Fri 8/814:40SFO - MAD
2 stops22h 45mLufthansa
Mon 25/813:05MAD - SFO
1 stop32h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£469
Thu 7/808:25SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 30/811:15MAD - SFO
1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6£470
Thu 7/819:30SFO - MAD
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Mon 1/919:35MAD - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£471
Fri 15/800:30SFO - MAD
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1206:25MAD - SFO
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£475
Thu 7/805:55SFO - MAD
2 stops18h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 30/810:05MAD - SFO
2 stops21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/6£484
Thu 9/1014:40SFO - MAD
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Sun 19/1020:55MAD - SFO
2 stops48h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/6£489
Fri 31/1011:00SFO - MAD
1 stop14h 25mFinnair
Fri 7/1100:55MAD - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFinnair
Deal found 12/6£497
Tue 8/708:20SFO - MAD
1 stop13h 20mAir Canada
Tue 15/712:45MAD - SFO
2 stops35h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6£549
Wed 27/812:40SFO - MAD
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 25/918:20MAD - SFO
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6£551
Fri 21/1117:30SFO - MAD
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1114:45MAD - SFO
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£556

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Madrid 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Madrid that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:30-16:45

2 stops19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 28/8

12:20-23:33

2 stops20h 13m

£467

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

14:40-22:25

2 stops22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 25/8

13:05-12:40

1 stop32h 35m

£469

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

08:25-08:05

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/8

11:15-18:49

1 stop16h 34m

£470

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

19:30-09:20

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/9

19:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

£471

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

00:30-08:05

2 stops22h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/12

06:25-19:35

2 stops22h 10m

£475

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

05:55-09:35

2 stops18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/8

10:05-22:09

2 stops21h 04m

£484

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

14:40-20:05

2 stops20h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 19/10

20:55-12:40

2 stops48h 45m

£489

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

11:00-09:25

1 stop14h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 7/11

00:55-18:29

1 stop26h 34m

£497

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/7

08:20-06:40

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 15/7

12:45-15:33

2 stops35h 48m

£549

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

12:40-10:25

1 stop36h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 26/9

12:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

£551

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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 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should look to book at least 64 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £266). 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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM from San Francisco to Madrid have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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, Delta (£467), Lufthansa (£469), and United Airlines (£470) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Madrid. Delta is 19% 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 £291. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue 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 (79%), Qatar Airways (79%) or Alaska Airlines (79%) 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £266). 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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