How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

Non-stop flights on SFO → MAD are typically around 12 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

The main carriers on this route are Iberia. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Madrid?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → MAD

San Francisco to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Madrid (MAD), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~12h non-stop
Airlines
Iberia
Cheapest months
November, February

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No cached fares for exactly 2026-09-25 → 2026-10-02. Showing recent fares on SFO → MAD — pick a different date in the calendar above or run a live search.

San Francisco → Madrid · 5 fares12-month low · $767

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Alt date · 7 months later
United Airlines · UA 2111
OutboundSFO → MADSun, May 2 · 5:55 AM· 13h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SFOTue, May 4 · 5:40 AM· 14h· 1 stop
$767
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 months later
Air Canada · AC 756
OutboundSFO → MADMon, Mar 1 · 4:25 PM· 12h 22m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SFOThu, Mar 4 · 12:20 PM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$774
total round-trip
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Alt date · 5 weeks later
United Airlines · UA 785
OutboundSFO → MADSun, Nov 1 · 2:15 PM· 12h 42m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SFOWed, Nov 4 · 5:05 AM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$843
total round-trip
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Alt date · 3 weeks earlier
TAP Portugal · TP 240
OutboundSFO → MADWed, Sep 2 · 2:20 AM· 15h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SFOSat, Sep 12 · 8:55 AM· 15h 55m· 2 stops
$1,025
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Madrid

Iberia seasonal direct (typically Apr-Oct). Off-season connect via LHR (BA/AA) or FRA (LH). Best off-season fares route via DFW on AA.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 12 hours. Major carriers on this route include Iberia. Fares are usually cheapest in November, February — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Madrid

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → MAD for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Aug
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Sep
Peak
from $1006
Oct
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Nov
Low
from $843
Dec
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Mar
Low
from $774
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May
Low
from $767
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Cheapest next 12 months: May from $767 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on SFO → MAD are typically around 12 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are Iberia. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?
Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Madrid?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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