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Cheap Flights from Madrid to San Diego (MAD-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to San Diego 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to San Diego

Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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11:35 am - 10:15 pmMAD-SAN
19h 40m1 stop
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8:00 am - 7:55 amSAN-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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11:35 am - 10:15 pmMAD-SAN
19h 40m1 stop
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8:00 am - 7:55 amSAN-MAD
14h 55m1 stop
Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 18
Lufthansa Logo
2:55 pm - 3:25 pmMAD-SAN
33h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 10:25 pmSAN-MAD
20h 10m1 stop
$779Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26
British Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 9:34 pmMAD-SAN
17h 19m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 6:30 pmSAN-MAD
15h 20m1 stop
$792British Airways
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19
Lufthansa Logo
2:55 pm - 3:25 pmMAD-SAN
33h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmSAN-MAD
15h 20m1 stop
$805Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 14
British Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 2:30 pmMAD-SAN
34h 50m1 stop
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10:38 pm - 1:25 pmSAN-MAD
29h 47m1 stop
$808British Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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12:40 pm - 11:58 pmMAD-SAN
20h 18m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 1:25 pmSAN-MAD
13h 30m1 stop
$809Iberia
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:51 pmMAD-SAN
18h 51m2 stops
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8:10 am - 6:40 amSAN-MAD
13h 30m1 stop
$811United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:38 pmMAD-SAN
39h 33m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:05 amSAN-MAD
16h 50m2 stops
$812United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Thu, Sep 4
Iberia Logo
12:40 pm - 12:09 amMAD-SAN
20h 29m1 stop
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8:18 am - 9:05 amSAN-MAD
15h 47m1 stop
$955Iberia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to San Diego?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madrid to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Madrid to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to San Diego, 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 Madrid to San Diego is March, where tickets cost $670 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,093 and $1,079 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$437
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Madrid to San Diego

When to book flights from Madrid to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to San Diego 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 Madrid to San Diego

  • What type of flights are available from Madrid to San Diego?

    There are only connecting flights available from Madrid to San Diego. Lufthansa, United Airlines, and KLM. The layovers in the route are in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Munich International Airport (MUC), Denver International Airport (DEN), Brussels Airport (BRU), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • What are the hotels near the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    In the case of an early morning flight from the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), you can choose to stay in the Hostal Viky located 2.1 miles away from the airport. Also, the Hostal Avenida Barajas is a good option for those who wish to book a room near the airport. You can also book the Melia Barajas Hotel which is 1.7 miles away from the airport.

  • What are the parking options at the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    The Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) has various parking options. The most common types are the long-stay, general parking, and the low-cost. These are priced according to their categories. The airport's free transit bus service helps travelers reach the terminal areas from the long-stay and low-cost parking lot areas. The airport also has additional parking options, such as the First Class at P4, though it costs a higher rate than the other options. The VIP and Express car parks are found near Terminals 1 and 2.

  • What are the hotels near San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    There are a couple of hotels which you can choose to spend the night in if you have a late-night arrival in the San Diego International Airport (SAN). The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is located 0.2 miles away from the airport whereas the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is also located about a mile from the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to San Diego was $437 for a one-way ticket and $678 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madrid to San Diego?

    Madrid and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Madrid from Madrid Barajas and will be arriving at San Diego.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to San Diego, Iberia or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to San Diego are Iberia and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $745 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $877 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Madrid to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Madrid 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 Madrid to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and SAN 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 Madrid to San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • The Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) has got a couple of children's play areas, which children can use for entertainment while in the airport. Terminal 4 has its areas on the ground floor whereas Terminal 3 has its areas in Boarding Area E. The children's play areas in Terminal 1 are found in the Boarding Area A on first floor, whereas Terminal 2 has its area in the Boarding Area D on the first floor.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has got the NASA play area for kids located in Concourse B. It features various slides and interactive games. Parents can also enjoy charging stations and comfortable seats while in the area.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has got lounges that travelers can use for refreshment purposes. The Aspire Lounge and the USO lounge are located in Terminal 2, inside and outside the security respectively. The United Club and Delta Sky Club are also located in the west side of Terminal 2.
  • The Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) has a couple of lounges, such as the Neptuno VIP Lounge and the Sala VIP Plaza Mayor lounge, both in Terminal 4.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has got pet relief areas in Terminal 1 both at the East and West Rotunda and near Gates 34 in Terminal 2.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Madrid to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
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I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025LHR - SFO
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I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Food. Business class didn't really offer much more than coach.

Bathroom ran out of TP and floor was wet. Crew seemed a bit unhappy, overnight flights may be harder.

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all of the connecting flights. It also increased the number of connections. I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because of the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. . CMN airport was understaffed. Only one person could help while other employees were just watching him. It was an extremely frustrating situation. People were crying and slamming their palms on the counter when speaking to the customer service provider, Allabough (man’s name?). Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. simultaneously, I was on the call with America. Airlines customer service rep named Solomon that said he couldn’t change it either. So, I took a ONYA voyages train to from Casablanca to Marrakech to get there on Friday June 26. This was unpredictable trip.

The flight was over two hours delayed. The aircraft was somewhat dated.

There's not enough leg room in economy class. The seats are very narrow as well.

Luggage arrived damaged and protective plastic was lost. I need customer service to contact me or the number for customer service. Thanks.

Bag misplaced. Iberia claims bag has been forwarded. But AirTag shows that the bag is still in Madrid.

Food was terrible, tasteless. I ordered ovo lacto special menu in business class and got vegan tasteless food instead. Really disappointing.

Awful. The flight wasn't actually operated by Iberia, but by American Airlines. I was unable to get my boarding pass and as a result missed my connecting flight.

Very good service from San Jose to Madrid . Ryanair service from Madrid to Brussels 😕

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

Couldn’t keep my luggage and had no choice. Ground staff didn’t even bother to explain why.

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

Waited 3.25 hours in plane only to have the flight cancelled.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

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