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$289+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to California

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$520
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$771

Good round-trip deal

$671 or less

Good one-way deal

$640 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:05 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/24:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$520
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:55 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop29h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 9/137:50 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop19h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/17$534
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mFinnair
Thu 5/295:45 pmSFO - MAD
Nonstop11h 25mFinnair
Deal found 4/17$554
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mIberia
Thu 5/295:45 pmSFO - MAD
Nonstop11h 25mIberia
Deal found 4/17$558
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1312:10 pmSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$559
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:50 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 15mITA Airways
Sat 11/293:05 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 4/17$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:45 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/2911:55 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:05 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Wed 5/142:00 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop19h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/16$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop38h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1312:48 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops16h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$583
This flygcity.se deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:30 pmMAD - SJC
3 stops30h 32mAir Canada
Tue 5/136:20 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:30 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/131:11 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$590
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 5/197:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$594

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to California that are best for you.

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Madrid

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/29

7:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$520

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/2

5:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

7:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop19h 30m

$534

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

5:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$554

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

5:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$558

MadridSan Jose

MAD - SJC

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/5

4:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop30h 25m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

12:10 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$559

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

12:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

11:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

$579

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/7

10:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$582

MadridSan Jose

MAD - SJC

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/5

12:30 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops19h 24m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

6:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops17h 00m

$583

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/3

5:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

3:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$589

MadridSan Jose

MAD - SJC

MADSJC

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/5

12:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops41h 55m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

1:11 pm-6:40 am

2 stops32h 29m

$590

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 MAD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Madrid to California have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to California?

    Located just 8.5 mi from the city center, Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Madrid.

  • How popular is this Madrid to California flight route?

    This flight path from Madrid Barajas to California was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Madrid to California are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($387), Aer Lingus ($546), and Avianca ($590).

  • What are the most popular routes from Madrid to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Madrid to California consider Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles, Madrid Barajas - San Francisco or Madrid Barajas - Ontario as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to California?

    Consider American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%) or Alaska Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Madrid to California is $598. On average you can expect to pay $1,042. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $490.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to California (average of $246). Flying from Madrid to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Madrid to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$410Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$411Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$423Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$438Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$439Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$459Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$476Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$480Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$486Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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