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$320+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Diego to Madrid Barajas are usually found in November or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$626
(oojo)

One-way from

$320
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$739
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Madrid
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:50 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops20h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 4/91:45 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$626
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:20 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1110:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$671
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/44:01 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops17h 44mSWISS
Tue 3/1110:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops20h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$673
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/247:10 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop17h 40mIberia
Tue 4/85:10 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop15h 18mIberia
Deal found 2/19$720
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:02 amSAN - MAD
2 stops40h 08mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/1212:55 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops44h 31mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$786
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/247:30 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Tue 4/812:45 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops39h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$824
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:18 amSAN - MAD
2 stops20h 47mAer Lingus
Tue 3/2511:50 amMAD - SAN
2 stops19h 44mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/19$840
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 10/288:35 amSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/812:15 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops41h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$851
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:20 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Wed 4/26:00 amMAD - SAN
2 stops20h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/249:32 amSAN - MAD
1 stop16h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/812:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$864
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2410:17 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Tue 4/812:20 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/20$885
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:10 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops41h 00mITA Airways
Mon 8/1811:35 amMAD - SAN
2 stops40h 17mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$925

Find flights from San Diego to Madrid within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Diego

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Madrid

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Price

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 4/1

4:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/9

1:45 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$626

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 3/4

5:20 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

10:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$671

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 3/4

4:01 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 44m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

10:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$673

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 3/24

7:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

5:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$720

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 5/5

11:02 am-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 08m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/12

12:55 pm-12:26 am

2 stops44h 31m

$786

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-9:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

12:45 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops39h 24m

$824

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 3/10

6:18 am-11:05 am

2 stops20h 47m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/25

11:50 am-11:34 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$840

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

12:45 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$851

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 3/19

6:20 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-5:51 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$857

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 3/24

9:32 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 23m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

12:40 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$864

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Madrid in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Madrid. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Madrid. 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 San Diego to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 SAN to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Madrid at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Madrid round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $626. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $673 and $720, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $593. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Europa and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Madrid for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Madrid?

    Of the flights from San Diego to Madrid that have layovers, most of them stop in Dallas. London follows Dallas in terms of the most common layover location on San Diego to Madrid flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $50.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $36 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Madrid flights?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Madrid layover in Philadelphia least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San Diego to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Madrid

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Madrid. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$529Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$535Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$560Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$598Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$600Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$620Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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