SMF - MAD

$313 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 4/26. 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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$610
Overall average: $860
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/7Tue 4/21
SMF - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$313
Typical prices: $391-$618
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/26
SMF - MAD • 3 stops
Top airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $610 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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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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Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $612 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Shortest trip • 15h 25m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 39% price drop
September
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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

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 12:00 pm
SMF
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MAD
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 10:51 pm
MAD
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SMF
43h 01m
2 stops
$610Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
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11:05 am - 12:00 pm
SMF
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MAD
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 10:51 pm
MAD
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SMF
43h 01m
2 stops
$632Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 12:00 pm
SMF
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MAD
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:05 pm
MAD
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SMF
43h 15m
2 stops
$640Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 12:00 pm
SMF
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MAD
39h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 10:51 pm
MAD
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SMF
43h 01m
2 stops
$644Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:35 pm
MAD
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SMF
42h 05m
2 stops
$653United Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:25 am - 6:50 am
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MAD
16h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 1:13 pm
MAD
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SMF
32h 43m
2 stops
$656United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 22
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 6:50 am
SMF
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MAD
56h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 6:45 pm
MAD
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SMF
39h 00m
2 stops
$659Air Canada
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
SMF
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 9:42 pm
MAD
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SMF
19h 27m
1 stop
$668United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 24
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 6:50 am
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MAD
56h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:20 pm
MAD
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SMF
32h 35m
2 stops
$672Air Canada
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:50 am
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MAD
15h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:47 am
MAD
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SMF
29h 12m
2 stops
$675United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 January, where tickets cost $492 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,254 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$313
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $313 for a one-way ticket and $610 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.

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

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

  • 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 $816 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 $903 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9343 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SFO - HKG
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We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

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!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

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.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

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

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

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