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$270+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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SAN — MAD
janv. 21 — janv. 281
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The best prices from San Diego to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 63 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 janvier 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$677
(Finnair)

One-way from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$777
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
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 janvier 16, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
dim. 2/169:52 amSAN - MAD
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
dim. 2/234:00 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$677
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/146:20 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
jeu. 3/206:25 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$678
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/226:10 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
jeu. 3/68:35 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$681
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/287:30 pmSAN - MAD
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
dim. 4/61:00 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops55h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$685
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/136:15 amSAN - MAD
1 stop16h 40mIberia
mer. 2/1911:35 amMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 29mIberia
Deal found 1/16$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mer. 2/57:00 amSAN - MAD
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/106:10 amMAD - SAN
3 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$689
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jeu. 2/1310:58 amSAN - MAD
2 stops17h 42mKLM
mar. 2/186:00 amMAD - SAN
2 stops20h 01mKLM
Deal found 1/16$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/277:10 amSAN - MAD
1 stop15h 50mDelta
ven. 3/710:00 amMAD - SAN
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/16$740
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/167:20 amSAN - MAD
2 stops26h 55mAir France
dim. 2/235:55 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops36h 11mAir France
Deal found 1/16$747
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/1511:00 amSAN - MAD
2 stops40h 10mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 10/612:55 pmMAD - SAN
2 stops42h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$779
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sam. 2/229:55 pmSAN - MAD
1 stop22h 50mAmerican Airlines
ven. 3/712:40 pmMAD - SAN
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$790
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mar. 2/116:15 amSAN - MAD
1 stop14h 50mFinnair
jeu. 2/2011:30 amMAD - SAN
1 stop20h 03mFinnair
Deal found 1/16$819

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 janvier 16, 2025.

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San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

dim. 2/16

9:52 am-9:25 am

1 stop14h 33m

Madrid Barajas

dim. 2/23

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 59m

$677

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

ven. 3/14

6:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Madrid Barajas

jeu. 3/20

6:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$678

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

jeu. 2/27

7:10 am-11:30 am

2 stops19h 20m

Madrid Barajas

ven. 3/7

11:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$680

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

sam. 2/22

6:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 3/11

8:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$681

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

dim. 2/16

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

Madrid Barajas

dim. 2/23

6:15 am-11:58 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$684

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

jeu. 2/6

9:29 am-9:25 am

1 stop14h 56m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/10

11:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$687

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

jeu. 2/13

10:58 am-1:40 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 2/18

11:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$690

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

jeu. 3/27

12:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 40m

Madrid Barajas

sam. 4/5

1:00 pm-11:48 am

2 stops31h 48m

$697

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

dim. 2/16

7:20 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Madrid Barajas

dim. 2/23

5:55 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$747

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

sam. 2/22

9:55 pm-5:45 am

1 stop22h 50m

Madrid Barajas

ven. 3/7

12:40 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$790

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
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*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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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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 January 10, 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 $1,132). 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 janvier 16, 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 janvier 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, British Airways and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8,511 reviews

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7.9

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8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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1 / 10

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

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8,511 reviews
8.0
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8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

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8.0

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8.6

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8.2

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7.3

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1 / 10

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

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1,339 reviews
8.0
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8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

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8.0

Crew

8.6

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8.0

Boarding

8.2

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7.3

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1 / 10

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

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1,285 reviews
8.0
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8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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7.3

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1 / 10

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

7.4
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1,487 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
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8,964 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $678. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $680 and $681, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 25% 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $468. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and Delta, 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, 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 $53.

  • 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 $38 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 $1,132). 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 janvier 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$517Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$529Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$531Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$560Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$588Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$600Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$620Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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