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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid from $196

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-MAD
15h 45m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
$324TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 4
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 4:05 pmMAD-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
$326TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 20
Iberia Logo
6:20 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-MAD
11h 25mnonstop
Iberia Logo
1:10 pm - 4:45 pmMAD-SFO
12h 35mnonstop
$398Iberia
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
British Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-MAD
11h 25mnonstop
British Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-SFO
12h 35mnonstop
$402British Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Iberia Logo
2:26 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-MAD
13h 59m1 stop
Iberia Logo
1:10 pm - 4:45 pmMAD-SFO
12h 35mnonstop
$406Iberia
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
13h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 9:49 pmMAD-SFO
19h 44m1 stop
$412United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
16h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 12:58 pmMAD-SFO
33h 28m1 stop
$413United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 16
British Airways Logo
10:43 pm - 8:15 amSFO-MAD
24h 32m1 stop
British Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 9:46 pmMAD-SFO
17h 01m1 stop
$416British Airways
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Sat, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 2
Air Canada Logo
8:30 am - 6:40 amSFO-MAD
13h 10m1 stop
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11:45 am - 9:43 pmMAD-SFO
18h 58m2 stops
$419Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 23
Air Canada Logo
1:36 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-MAD
18h 59m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 3:35 pmMAD-SFO
35h 00m2 stops
$424Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 7

Iberia flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best Iberia deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
Iberia
Sep 17
SFO6:20 pmSan Francisco
11h 25m
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
Sep 24
MAD1:10 pmMadrid Barajas
12h 35m
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$398
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Iberia
Aug 18
SFO2:26 pmSan Francisco
13h 59m
1 stop
MAD1:25 pmMadrid Barajas
Sep 17
MAD1:10 pmMadrid Barajas
12h 35m
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$406
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Iberia
Sep 17
SFO6:20 pmSan Francisco
11h 25m
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
Sep 24
MAD1:10 pmMadrid Barajas
12h 35m
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$408
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Madrid

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Madrid flight tickets
Delta
Nov 10
SFO5:45 amSan Francisco
17h 15m
2 stops
MAD8:00 amMadrid Barajas
Nov 20
MAD10:00 amMadrid Barajas
20h 58m
2 stops
SFO9:58 pmSan Francisco
$421
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Delta
Aug 16
SFO3:37 pmSan Francisco
32h 58m
1 stop
MAD9:35 amMadrid Barajas
Sep 19
MAD10:05 amMadrid Barajas
22h 52m
1 stop
SFO11:57 pmSan Francisco
$422
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Delta
Aug 12
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 50m
2 stops
MAD7:20 pmMadrid Barajas
Aug 22
MAD10:05 amMadrid Barajas
16h 27m
1 stop
SFO5:32 pmSan Francisco
$501
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Customize 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 5, 2025.
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San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

4:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/4

9:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$324

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

4:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

9:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$326

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/24

1:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$398

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/23

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$402

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

2:26 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/17

1:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$406

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/7

11:05 am-9:49 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$412

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

5:00 am-6:40 am

2 stops16h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/16

12:30 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop33h 28m

$413

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

10:43 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 32m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/2

1:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop17h 01m

$416

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

8:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

11:45 am-9:43 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$419

San FranciscoMadrid

SFO - MAD

SFOMAD

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

1:36 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops18h 59m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/7

1:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$424

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San Francisco, with most prices found around $536. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $588.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $992. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Madrid on Monday is $1,144.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

Flying to Madrid from San Francisco at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $801 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights to Madrid are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,069. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Madrid Barajas flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $774 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from San Francisco for as low as $664 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Madrid Barajas flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Madrid Barajas flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Madrid flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Madrid flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$196

Fastest flight time

11h 25m

Direct flights

Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Madrid

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Madrid from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $196. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $324.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Madrid takes 11h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Madrid on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Finnair, Aer Lingus and Iberia.
There is 1 airport near Madrid: Madrid Barajas (MAD)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Madrid Barajas by plane?

    San Francisco and Madrid Barajas are 5785.0 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid

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JetBluePriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,942 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $412Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,319 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $413Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,883 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $476Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,286 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $481Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,462 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $487Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $489Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,689 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $505Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,987 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $508Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,235 reviews
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  • Finnair Flights From San Francisco to Madrid

    The lowest priced Finnair flight from San Francisco to Madrid from the last 72 hours was $412. Generally, Finnair has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of $732. Finnair is rated 7.6/10 by our users.

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