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$464+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SFO
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$512
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$464
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$551

Good round-trip deal

$587 or less

Good one-way deal

$613 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 10/2212:55 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop36h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/295:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop34h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$481
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 10/217:05 amMAD - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/295:30 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$484
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/612:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mIberia
Tue 5/275:45 pmSFO - MAD
Nonstop11h 25mIberia
Deal found 3/25$520
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 3/266:00 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop28h 05mITA Airways
Thu 4/103:15 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 3/24$525
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/812:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mFinnair
Tue 5/135:45 pmSFO - MAD
Nonstop11h 25mFinnair
Deal found 3/24$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/1512:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/298:00 amSFO - MAD
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/66:00 amMAD - SFO
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/138:15 amSFO - MAD
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$543
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 9/17:40 amMAD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 9/67:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/25$548
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/812:35 pmMAD - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 5/114:20 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$571
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/612:45 pmMAD - SFO
2 stops31h 22mAir Canada
Mon 5/268:15 amSFO - MAD
1 stop13h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$573
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:35 pmMAD - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 5/152:00 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$577
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:00 amMAD - SFO
1 stop19h 05mLufthansa
Wed 4/232:40 pmSFO - MAD
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$584

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to San Francisco 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Madrid

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/10

12:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop36h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

7:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$512

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/6

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

5:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$520

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/8

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

5:45 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$526

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

8:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop14h 55m

$534

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:15 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 25m

$543

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

5:45 am-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

7:40 pm-12:55 am

2 stops20h 15m

$560

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/8

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$571

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/6

12:45 pm-11:07 am

2 stops31h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

8:15 am-6:40 am

1 stop13h 25m

$573

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/6

7:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

2:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

$577

MadridSan Francisco

MAD - SFO

MADSFO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/18

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

2:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$584

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to San Francisco

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 Madrid to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice 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 Madrid-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-San Francisco 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 Madrid-San Francisco 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 Madrid to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Madrid to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madrid to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Madrid to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 San Francisco. 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 Madrid to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to San Francisco is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Finnair, starting at $520 and $526 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $475 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Iberia, with prices starting from $479 and $549, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Madrid to San Francisco is generally $1,058, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $549. When looking at the most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $520 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Madrid to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to San Francisco. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$410Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$411Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$423Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$438Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$439Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$459Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$476Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$480Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$486Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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