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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid

SFO — MAD
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,350

Round-trip from

C$ 898
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to Madrid Barajas

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

Find a great deal and save up to 15% by booking at least 10 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Madrid within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 945.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

Flights from San Francisco to Madrid lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Madrid in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 600.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO - MAD)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Madrid as you normally would.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Average price of flights to Madrid by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Madrid by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Madrid is currently C$ 0 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 0. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of C$ 655). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 939). 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.

January

C$ 913

February

C$ 952

March

C$ 1,102

April

C$ 976

May

C$ 1,030

June

C$ 1,105

July

C$ 1,286

August

C$ 1,254

September

C$ 1,075

October

C$ 897

November

C$ 918

December

C$ 938

Temperature and rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAD

Temperature

5 - 25 °C

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Madrid?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Madrid on time: American Airlines (85%), Qatar Airways (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%).

  • What does SFO to MAD mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Codes like Madrid Barajas Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Madrid that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Madrid flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Madrid with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Madrid flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Madrid that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Madrid offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Madrid?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Madrid flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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LufthansaCheapestC$ 802AverageC$ 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Madrid

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