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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Madrid (SAN-MAD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:35 am - 9:15 amSAN-MAD
16h 40m2 stops
11:15 am - 10:32 pmMAD-SAN
20h 17m2 stops
$587United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 14
7:05 pm - 6:20 pmSAN-MAD
15h 15m1 stop
11:05 am - 6:19 pmMAD-SAN
16h 14m1 stop
$590British Airways
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 14
7:05 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-MAD
17h 00m1 stop
12:30 pm - 9:37 pmMAD-SAN
18h 07m2 stops
$594American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 6
5:05 pm - 6:20 pmSAN-MAD
16h 15m2 stops
12:30 pm - 9:37 pmMAD-SAN
18h 07m2 stops
$599American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 22
6:05 pm - 6:20 pmSAN-MAD
15h 15m1 stop
8:40 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-SAN
28h 30m1 stop
$636Iberia
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 11
6:05 pm - 7:55 pmSAN-MAD
16h 50m1 stop
8:40 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-SAN
28h 30m1 stop
$637Iberia
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 11
5:20 pm - 5:40 pmSAN-MAD
15h 20m1 stop
7:25 am - 3:25 pmMAD-SAN
17h 00m1 stop
$641Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 6
5:20 pm - 11:35 pmSAN-MAD
21h 15m1 stop
6:25 pm - 3:25 pmMAD-SAN
30h 00m1 stop
$665Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 25
6:15 am - 7:45 amSAN-MAD
16h 30m2 stops
10:15 am - 12:28 amMAD-SAN
23h 13m1 stop
$687Delta
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 5
6:15 am - 7:45 amSAN-MAD
16h 30m2 stops
10:00 am - 10:17 pmMAD-SAN
20h 17m2 stops
$708Delta
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Tue, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 31

Flights from San Diego to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Madrid?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Madrid, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $634 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,498 and $1,268 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Madrid, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Madrid?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Madrid found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $587 on United Airlines, followed by British Airways ($590). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $566 on Air Canada and from $568 on United Airlines.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$291
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Madrid

  • Does SAN have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are an active-duty member of the US military or family, you can use, free of charge, the USO at the San Diego Airport, located in Terminal 2, Landside. This lounge offers such benefits as showers, comfy seating, TV, refreshments, unlimited domestic calls, and much more.

  • Where can I park at SAN before my flight to Spain?

    You can park in the Terminal 1 Parking Lot or the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza by making a reservation online. However, you will most likely save money if you choose to park your car in a long-term lot off airport grounds. Lots such as Wally Park, Aladdin Airport parking, San Diego Airport Parking Co., and others are affordable and offer free shuttle service to the SAN terminals.

  • What official papers do I need for my trip to Spain?

    If you are a US citizen, you need a valid passport that remains valid for 3 months after your date of departure. Your passport must have one page available per stamp. A visa is not required if you plan to stay in Spain for 90 days or fewer. If you want to rent a car in Spain, you need a valid US driver's license, a credit card, and an International Driver's Permit.

  • Where can I pick up my car rental at MAD?

    The car rental agencies are located in Terminal 1 on floor 0 and in Terminal 4 on Floor 1. Several different car rental companies have counters at MAD, including Enterprise, SIXT, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, and others.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Madrid was $291 for a one-way ticket and $587 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Madrid?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Madrid from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Madrid?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Madrid?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Madrid, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Madrid from San Diego?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Madrid.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Madrid, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Madrid are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $853 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $793 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Madrid

  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and other regional airlines. The Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), serving Madrid, Spain, is a hub for Iberia, easyJet, Vueling, and others.
  • When flying from SAN to MAD, you can book a flight with one stop on carriers such as JetBlue, British Airways, Iberia, American, and others. Flights stop in cities such as Dallas, London (LHR), Chicago, and New York (JFK). Flights with two stops on British Airways, American, or Alaska Air, often stop in Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Lisbon, and other cities.
  • To get from downtown San Diego to Terminal 1 at SAN, get San Diego Metro Transit bus 992 at the intersection of Broadway and State Street. You can also order an airport shuttle or take a taxi to get to SAN in less than half the time the bus would take, but also about twice the price of the bus.
  • If your muscles are stiff or jumpy after your long international flight, consider visiting the Elysium Travel Spa at MAD on Level 2 of Terminal 4. You can ease out the kinks by getting a massage that lasts anywhere from 15min to 1h. Facials, manicures, and pedicures are also available at the Elysium Travel Spa.
  • If you are a traveling mom who wants to breastfeed in private or who needs to pump before your flight to Madrid, you can use one of the three Lactation Rooms at SAN, located in Terminal 1 in the East and the West Rotundas and in Terminal 2 Airside at Gate 34. Each of these rooms offers comfortable seating, soft lighting, electrical outlets, a hand washing station, and space for small children to play.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Madrid

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Iberia was great. American airlines was late for no reason ans with no explanatiom or apologies. We were on the runway for at least 40 minutes before taking off once we finally boarded

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

My flight was cancelled after a 7 hour delay. I am awaiting a refund.

Disappointing. Had to pay 70 euros for one checked bag. Transatlantic flight was cramped, not very comfortable

Pretty fair for the price of the plane ticket. Food was poorly, but overall was a ok experience for a super long flight.

Good. Madrid to SFO was way better than ARN to Madrid. Mercifully, the seats to Madrid didn't recline. So although there was no leg room, your knees didn't get crushed

Overall was good except for the seat which, for an 8 hour intercontinental flight, was uncorfortable. For that kind of flight seats should have more space, even for economy seats.

Needed more info on connecting flight. Late flight made very short connection. Lost luggage that we still do not have!

Seats comfortable on economy plus and attendants very helpful. Food was ok. Bathrooms needed servicing.

Good food, prompt and timely flight, good on-board personnel

Thankful for 2-4-2 economy seating. Food was ok. Free beer & wine in economy was nice. Served hot dinner, mud- flight snack and pre-arrival ham sandwich. Seat with pillow & blanket. Reasonable movie options. Overall, a good experience. IBERIA APP is terrible terrible terrible.... needs to get upgraded to equivalent of TAP Airlines App. No option to bid or request an upgrade. Very disappointing.

My luggage did not get to my Miami destination/home. I am waiting for it 24 hours later.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Quick boarding process, slight delays on the tarmac prior to takeoff and a late arrival due to an emergency on the landing runway. Not the fault of the airline at all! Cabin crew was very friendly and the Captain kept the passengers well informed about what was going on

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

Lost our luggage in Heathrow. Showed up 3 days into a 7 day vacation. Very inconvenient and disappointing!!

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Madrid found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/16Mon
3 stops
37h 12mSAN-MAD
$291
7/16Tue
3 stops
35h 37mSAN-MAD
$292
7/16Tue
2 stops
49h 07mSAN-MAD
$302
7/17Wed
3 stops
57h 29mSAN-MAD
$307
10/5Sat
2 stops
21h 00mSAN-MAD
$366
8/25Sun
1 stopDelta
16h 30mSAN-MAD
$577
8/28Wed
1 stopLufthansa
14h 25mSAN-MAD
$580
8/28Wed
2 stopsDelta
19h 53mSAN-MAD
$594
8/7Wed
1 stopIberia
13h 53mSAN-MAD
$660
7/22Mon
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
18h 53mSAN-MAD
$1,252

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Madrid

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Madrid that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
28h 15mSAN-MAD
7/24Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 02mMAD-SAN
$997
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 25mSAN-MAD
6/22Sat
multi-stopDelta
19h 20mMAD-SAN
$1,024
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 15mSAN-MAD
7/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 56mMAD-SAN
$1,049
6/12Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 25mSAN-MAD
1/10Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 00mMAD-SAN
$5,889
6/16Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 45mSAN-MAD
6/27Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 10mMAD-SAN
$6,233
6/12Wed
multi-stopIberia
13h 55mSAN-MAD
1/10Fri
multi-stopIberia
16h 41mMAD-SAN
$6,274
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 55mSAN-MAD
1/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 28mMAD-SAN
$6,614
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 51mSAN-MAD
1/9Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 07mMAD-SAN
$6,674
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 40mSAN-MAD
1/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 14mMAD-SAN
$6,864
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 51mSAN-MAD
1/11Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 57mMAD-SAN
$6,924

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