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

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

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

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?

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

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £512.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid in 14h 35m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5794 mi between San Francisco and Madrid.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid for a low price.

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.

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).

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

Consider American Airlines (77%), Qatar Airways (77%) or Alaska Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Madrid.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 41% on flights from San Francisco to Madrid compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £541. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £670.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around £566 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £276. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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?

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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£493

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4/11-14/11
3 total stops
54h 08m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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16h 20m total
San Francisco to Madrid

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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 12 September 2025.

Tue 4/1108:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1113:35MAD - SFO

2 stops39h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£288

Mon 3/1123:44SFO - MAD

2 stops23h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1113:35MAD - SFO

2 stops34h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£291

Sat 25/1023:56SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 09mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1113:35MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£297

Sat 11/1022:50SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 00mDelta

Thu 23/1012:40MAD - SFO

1 stop21h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/9£302

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop19h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£305

Tue 7/1008:40SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£306

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/1011:15MAD - SFO

2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£308

Tue 7/1008:40SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 16/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£309

Mon 27/1023:20SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1111:15MAD - SFO

2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£312

Tue 21/1008:30SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:25MAD - SFO

2 stops22h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£313

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Tue 4/1108:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1113:35MAD - SFO

2 stops39h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£288

Mon 6/1006:10SFO - MAD

1 stop18h 25mDelta

Thu 23/1012:40MAD - SFO

1 stop21h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/9£302

Mon 10/1107:20SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 20/1113:15MAD - SFO

1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£308

Wed 18/208:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/213:35MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£298

Sun 8/207:00SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Tue 24/210:00MAD - SFO

2 stops20h 46mDelta

Deal found 11/9£312

Tue 25/1108:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1213:35MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£298

Mon 9/208:25SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 27/213:35MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9£298

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£305

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£305

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£305

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Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1012:45MAD - SFO

1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£298

Mon 22/923:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£305

Sun 5/1023:57SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 38mDelta

Fri 24/1006:00MAD - SFO

1 stop15h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/9£316

Sun 5/1023:57SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 38mDelta

Tue 21/1006:00MAD - SFO

1 stop14h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/9£317

Tue 7/1008:40SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£306

Tue 7/1008:40SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 16/1011:15MAD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£309

Sat 11/1022:50SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 00mDelta

Thu 23/1012:40MAD - SFO

1 stop21h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/9£302

Sat 11/1022:50SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 00mDelta

Wed 29/1006:00MAD - SFO

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/9£315

Tue 21/1008:30SFO - MAD

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:25MAD - SFO

2 stops22h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£313

Sat 25/1023:56SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 09mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1113:35MAD - SFO

1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£297

Mon 27/1023:20SFO - MAD

1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1111:15MAD - SFO

2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£312

One-way flights from San Francisco to Madrid
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Tue 30/921:05SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9£252

Tue 18/1112:10SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£258

Sat 6/1216:35SFO - MAD

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 10/9£259

Fri 3/1021:05SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9£267

Mon 6/1023:45SFO - MAD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£268

Mon 29/906:00SFO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£269

Sat 20/913:45SFO - MAD

1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£273

Thu 13/1114:40SFO - MAD

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 9/9£275

Mon 9/210:19SFO - MAD

1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£276

Sat 13/1219:25SFO - MAD

1 stop28h 55mSWISS

Deal found 10/9£278

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should look to book at least 67 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 £242). 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?

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Madrid in 14h 35m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5794 mi between San Francisco and Madrid.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Madrid one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United 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 (77%), Qatar Airways (77%) or Alaska Airlines (77%) 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 £242). 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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