Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Madrid to San Francisco flights typically cost between £453 and £752 in February. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £425 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (13 Feb–5 Mar).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How often are flights from Madrid to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Madrid and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 minutes.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Madrid to San Francisco flights typically cost between £453 and £752 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £425 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (13 Feb–5 Mar).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Madrid to San Francisco can take about 19h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £513. There are 5794 mi between Madrid and San Francisco.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 72 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Francisco (average of £427). Flying from Madrid to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Question 10

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madrid to San Francisco consider choosing American Airlines (60%), Alaska Airlines (57%) or Aer Lingus (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

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

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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 Madrid to San Francisco as you normally would.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Madrid to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Madrid to San Francisco?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to San Francisco from Madrid.

Question 18

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Madrid to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 19

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Round-trip from	£425
One-way from	£358
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£557

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 72 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 Madrid to San Francisco?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to San Francisco flights typically cost between £453 and £752 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £425 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (13 Feb–5 Mar).

How often are flights from Madrid to San Francisco delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Madrid and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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Madrid to San Francisco flights typically cost between £453 and £752 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £425 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (13 Feb–5 Mar).