How long is the flight from Madrid to San Diego?

Departing from Madrid to San Diego will take you 20h 54m. The distance between Madrid and San Diego is about 5839 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to SAN?

When flying from Madrid to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San Diego?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	£591
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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£774

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

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Wed 6/1

13:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£417

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

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Sat 16/1

12:00-23:59

1 stop20h 59m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£436

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 22/10

07:00-20:55

2 stops22h 55m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£438

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/11

06:05-12:10

1 stop15h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£448

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 24/12

06:05-12:10

1 stop15h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£454

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/2

12:05-23:59

2 stops20h 54m

San Diego

Sun 7/2

18:00-20:05

1 stop17h 05m

£619

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/11

13:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

San Diego

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06:25-11:30

2 stops20h 05m

£635

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

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Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/11

13:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

San Diego

Sun 15/11

08:00-09:45

1 stop16h 45m

£636

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MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/11

06:05-15:18

2 stops18h 13m

San Diego

Mon 30/11

22:30-07:20

2 stops23h 50m

£642

MadridSan Diego

MAD Madrid Barajas - SAN San Diego

MADSAN

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/11

14:55-09:40

2 stops27h 45m

San Diego

Fri 4/12

11:34-17:10

2 stops20h 36m

£650

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

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madrid to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Diego (average of £489). Flying from Madrid to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of £965). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to San Diego flights typically cost between £628 and £821 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £591 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–28 Jan).

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How long is the flight from Madrid to San Diego?
Departing from Madrid to San Diego will take you 20h 54m. The distance between Madrid and San Diego is about 5839 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San Diego 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 Madrid to San Diego?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Diego (average of £489). Flying from Madrid to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of £965). 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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Madrid to San Diego flights typically cost between £628 and £821 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £591 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–28 Jan).

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Madrid to San Diego flights typically cost between £628 and £821 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £591 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–28 Jan).