SMF - MAD

$386 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Madrid departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$773
Typical prices: $827-$619
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/28Mon 10/12
SMF - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$386
Typical prices: $858-$1,017
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/5
SMF - MAD • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $773 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Madrid. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $612 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 29m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 38% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Madrid (SMF-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Madrid

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 5:40 pm
SMF
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MAD
42h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 pm
MAD
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SMF
37h 25m
2 stops
$773Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
SWISS Logo
9:20 am - 6:40 pm
SMF
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MAD
24h 20m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
10:05 am - 9:42 pm
MAD
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SMF
20h 37m
2 stops
$806SWISS
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 5:45 pm
SMF
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MAD
45h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 9:47 pm
MAD
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SMF
41h 57m
2 stops
$808Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 2:25 pm
SMF
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MAD
14h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 11:32 pm
MAD
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SMF
16h 37m
1 stop
$840Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 10:30 pm
SMF
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MAD
18h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 10:35 pm
MAD
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SMF
25h 40m
2 stops
$843Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 1:20 pm
SMF
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MAD
16h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 11:32 pm
MAD
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SMF
16h 37m
1 stop
$844Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 8:05 am
SMF
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MAD
14h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:13 pm
MAD
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SMF
35h 28m
2 stops
$867United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 25
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 10:30 pm
SMF
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MAD
18h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 6:35 pm
MAD
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SMF
21h 35m
2 stops
$870Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:07 pm - 8:05 am
SMF
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MAD
23h 58m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 6:02 pm
MAD
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SMF
38h 17m
2 stops
$872United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
Air Canada Logo
2:12 pm - 6:50 am
SMF
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MAD
55h 38m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 5:21 pm
MAD
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SMF
37h 36m
2 stops
$887Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Madrid flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Madrid departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,246 and $961 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madrid, 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 Sacramento to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$386
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Madrid

When to book flights from Sacramento to Madrid

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Madrid was $386 for a one-way ticket and $773 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Sacramento to Madrid.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Madrid?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Madrid?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Madrid, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Madrid are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $801 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $907 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Madrid.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Madrid. 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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9555 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
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Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

6.0 GoodLawrence, Apr 2026
SFO - IAH
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Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Very rude gate attendants in San Francisco who didn’t let me bring my little carry on (smaller than usual size) and after boarding I realized that there still were a lot of overhead compartment space (like a full section available in some spots). That made me lose 30 minutes at my destination at 1am and it could have broken something fragile that I had in it

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

In general, I've had excellent experiences with Iberia flights and will continue to use them. In this last flight there were two things that didn't go right. I didn't get the kosher meal I had pre-requested when I had checked in on-line. Things worked out OK as we ended up eating the fish and vegetarian choices, which were really good. The other issue was that some movies for me and my wife started fine but after 8-12 minutes the content just switched to something else. The flight attendant reset our entertainment systems, but the problem persisted. We ended up choosing other movies/TV shows that did work fine.

Awful. They didn't even show concern that her connecting flight( Dallas to Mardrid) was gone/missing. I don't understand how that is even possible. Rudest answer from one of the crew was that American Airlines sold the tickets to somebody else. My daughter was not in the list.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

The pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

It was fine, older plane with limited entertainment, otherwise fine.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Bad experience. The seat room are very tight. The food is not good and the breakfast has no hot drink.

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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