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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid, Spain from £334

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAD
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 May 2026.

Tue 3/1116:40
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1112:00
MAD
-
SFO
2 stops35h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5£490
Tue 18/816:45
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops33h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/919:35
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5£512
Wed 30/1216:35
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 15/107:40
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/5£541
Wed 18/1116:45
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop34h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/1217:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/5£545
Sun 11/1009:00
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Delta
Fri 30/1006:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/5£550
Mon 21/916:35
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Tue 6/1021:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5£552
Sun 15/1117:30
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Wed 2/1220:50
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 5/5£552
Mon 12/1011:05
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops19h 30m
Delta
Mon 26/1011:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/5£553
Wed 11/1113:00
SFO
-
MAD
2 stops19h 40m
Delta
Tue 24/1106:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/5£554
Sat 19/922:00
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Tue 6/1006:00
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/5£555
Sat 19/922:00
SFO
-
MAD
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Fri 9/1012:45
MAD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/5£556

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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 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£625
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 3/11-11/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Madrid
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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 8 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

06:15-11:20

2 stops20h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/10

06:00-11:45

1 stop14h 45m

£553
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

06:00-09:55

2 stops18h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/10

06:00-11:45

1 stop14h 45m

£554

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

06:00-08:00

2 stops17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/11

10:00-23:57

2 stops22h 57m

£596

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

05:00-06:50

2 stops16h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/10

06:05-17:46

2 stops20h 41m

£603

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

22:00-06:20

1 stop23h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/9

06:00-17:50

2 stops20h 50m

£660

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

06:06-11:20

2 stops20h 14m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/9

06:00-20:19

2 stops23h 19m

£663

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

07:00-06:20

1 stop14h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 23/8

06:00-17:24

2 stops20h 24m

£667

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

13:00-16:25

2 stops18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/10

14:35-10:57

1 stop29h 22m

£713

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

06:00-12:15

2 stops21h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 29/8

09:50-21:59

2 stops21h 09m

£778

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

06:00-12:15

1 stop21h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 7/8

12:45-00:36

1 stop20h 51m

£785

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should look to book at least 76 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £391). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £849). 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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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.

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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 17h. Fly via Delta or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. There are 5794 mi between San Francisco and Madrid. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Consider American Airlines (50%), Qatar Airways (50%) or Alaska Airlines (50%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of £391). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £849). 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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