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$322+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MAD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$546
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$586
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/19:35 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$586
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.
Sun 3/97:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Wed 3/2610:00 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/20$590
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:39 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1312:15 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops32h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$607
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 3/316:10 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 55mFinnair
Tue 4/1512:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 48mFinnair
Deal found 2/20$624
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 3/316:10 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1512:40 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$641
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:10 amSJC - MAD
2 stops28h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 4/312:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$643
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:39 pmSJC - MAD
3 stops30h 56mAir Canada
Sat 11/812:15 pmMAD - SJC
3 stops30h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$652
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:40 amSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 35mKLM
Wed 3/1210:00 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 09mKLM
Deal found 2/20$680
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:25 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops22h 25mLufthansa
Tue 4/297:05 amMAD - SJC
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$689
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/201:20 pmSJC - MAD
1 stop34h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 3/510:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops21h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/20$705
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:10 amSJC - MAD
1 stop19h 15mIberia
Tue 4/112:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 45mIberia
Deal found 2/20$751
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/313:30 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops18h 50mAir France
Tue 4/1510:05 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 51mAir France
Deal found 2/20$796

Find flights from San Jose to Madrid within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 21, 2025.

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San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/1

9:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$586

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 3/9

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/26

10:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$590

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 3/31

6:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/15

12:40 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$624

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 3/31

6:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops17h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/15

12:40 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$641

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Fri 3/28

6:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/3

12:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$643

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Fri 3/28

6:36 pm-8:20 am

2 stops29h 44m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-10:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$646

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 3/5

6:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/12

10:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$680

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 4/22

12:25 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/29

7:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$689

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 3/31

8:30 am-6:40 am

3 stops37h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/15

12:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops33h 50m

$727

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 3/25

6:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/1

12:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$751

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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 Jose 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

*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 Jose-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-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 Jose to Madrid

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Madrid is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Madrid is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Madrid flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Madrid, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Jose 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 Jose to Madrid round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($546), United Airlines ($573), and KLM ($580) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Madrid. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Madrid are KLM ($458), British Airways ($461), and ITA Airways ($483).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San Jose 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Madrid

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$508Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$523Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$545Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$592Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$602Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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