Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madrid from $289

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO-MAD)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Level offers one-way fares as low as $289 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to MAD on Thu, Apr 30), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $417 departing on Mon, Mar 9 and returning on Mon, Mar 16.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Madrid with the following airlines, including: Iberia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Madrid?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Madrid. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Iberia: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- IB356 (18:25)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Madrid, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 30, with one-way flights priced at just $289.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Madrid travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Madrid is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Madrid on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Madrid on March 14, 2026 with TAP Air Portugal, with prices starting at $439.

• Which airports can I fly to for Madrid from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Madrid, with San Francisco International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (SFO-MAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Madrid?

  The time difference between Madrid and San Francisco is 9h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Madrid?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.