What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Madrid flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Madrid delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Madrid flights?

Over the past year, Iberia has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Madrid in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. The distance from San Francisco to Madrid is about 9325 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 (69%), Qatar Airways (69%), Alaska Airlines (69%).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAD?

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

Booking 61 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of C$ 765). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,762). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Madrid?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Madrid flights typically cost between C$ 898 and C$ 1,295 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 945 on United Airlines (18 Nov-6 Dec).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Madrid in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. The distance from San Francisco to Madrid is about 9325 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 (69%), Qatar Airways (69%), Alaska Airlines (69%).
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madrid (average of C$ 765). Flying from San Francisco to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,762). 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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San Francisco to Madrid flights typically cost between C$ 898 and C$ 1,295 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 945 on United Airlines (18 Nov-6 Dec).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Madrid delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Madrid flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Madrid flights?

Over the past year, Iberia has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Madrid flights typically cost between C$ 898 and C$ 1,295 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 945 on United Airlines (18 Nov-6 Dec).