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$359+ 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Madrid Barajas are usually found in November or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$764
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$894
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Madrid Barajas flight deals.
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From San Diego to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from San Diego to Madrid Barajas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:36 amSAN - MAD
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/297:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$760
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:46 amSAN - MAD
1 stop13h 19mIberia
Thu 8/281:45 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop16h 11mIberia
Deal found 4/17$764
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:10 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 11/293:20 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$765
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.
Thu 9/117:10 pmSAN - MAD
3 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/266:00 amMAD - SAN
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$767
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:50 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:55 amMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$770
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:45 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop13h 30mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:05 amMAD - SAN
2 stops37h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$775
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:20 amSAN - MAD
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Mon 9/221:05 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop31h 55mKLM
Deal found 4/16$779
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:20 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Wed 12/317:25 amMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$785
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:10 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Sat 10/412:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/17$801
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:15 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 5/2312:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop20h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/16$818
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:20 amSAN - MAD
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Fri 5/2312:20 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops17h 17mAir France
Deal found 4/17$875

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Madrid that are best for you.

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Price

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 8/12

10:46 am-9:05 am

1 stop13h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/28

1:45 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$764

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 8/31

4:41 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/20

4:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$766

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 9/11

7:10 pm-7:50 am

3 stops27h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$767

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 8/28

8:10 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-4:07 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$768

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

10:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/14

7:05 am-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$770

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 8/21

6:20 am-9:35 am

1 stop18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/22

1:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$779

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 5/10

9:59 pm-7:50 am

1 stop24h 51m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/23

12:40 pm-11:57 am

1 stop32h 17m

$791

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 5/10

1:15 pm-7:50 am

1 stop33h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/23

12:40 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$818

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:20 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/23

12:20 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$875

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Fri 5/2

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/12

6:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$887

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Madrid

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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 62 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 $1,101). 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air France. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $764. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $766 and $767, respectively. Users have found that Iberia is 15% 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 $429. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, 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?

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

    American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion 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, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 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 $57.

  • 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 $50 per day.

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

  • 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 $1,101). 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 San Diego to Madrid

Discover the top 10 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$575Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$600Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$620Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$624Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$674Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$675Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$759Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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