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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to San Diego takes 00m, covering 5,839 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to San Diego range from $864 to $1,268, with an average of $1,064 over the past 12 months. Anything below $864 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $1,064 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Madrid to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $528, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Madrid to San Diego usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Madrid to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Madrid to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $833 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,182, a difference of $349.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 44m, compared with 14h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

San Diego is 8 hours behind Madrid (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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).

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.

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.

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.