SMF - MAD

$376 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 10/5. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$815
Typical prices: $1,018-$729
Lufthansa
Thu 7/30Tue 8/18
SMF - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$376
Typical prices: $827-$1,696
British Airways
Mon 10/5
SMF - MAD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $815 (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 $638 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 31m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 39% 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

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 18
Lufthansa Logo
11:46 am - 2:10 pm
SMF
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MAD
17h 24m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:25 am - 8:26 pm
MAD
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SMF
21h 01m
2 stops
$815Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:45 am
SMF
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MAD
14h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 3:00 pm
MAD
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SMF
34h 25m
2 stops
$820United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 8:00 am
SMF
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MAD
33h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 3:00 pm
MAD
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SMF
34h 25m
2 stops
$823Air Canada
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
SMF
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MAD
18h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 12:34 am
MAD
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SMF
20h 34m
1 stop
$836British Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:20 am
SMF
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 10:51 pm
MAD
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SMF
18h 56m
1 stop
$840Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 1
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 9:55 am
SMF
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MAD
18h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:50 am - 9:50 pm
MAD
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SMF
21h 00m
2 stops
$844Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Canada Logo
4:05 pm - 8:00 am
SMF
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MAD
54h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 11:31 am
MAD
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SMF
30h 56m
3 stops
$850Air Canada
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 12
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 8:50 am
SMF
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MAD
40h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 10:46 pm
MAD
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SMF
43h 01m
2 stops
$878Air Canada
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
10:14 am - 9:00 am
SMF
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MAD
37h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 6:48 pm
MAD
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SMF
38h 18m
2 stops
$879United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
SMF
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MAD
23h 30m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 9:47 pm
MAD
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SMF
24h 52m
2 stops
$880Lufthansa
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.

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 July.

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 $1,252 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 6% 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$376
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Madrid was $376 for a one-way ticket and $815 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 $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 $869 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 9751 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

10.0 ExcellentSteve, May 2026
SFO - SYD
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Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

I’m sure Business Class would be excellent. I feel like I got what I paid for. Overall it was good and well worth it. I would do it again.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

I was charge a baggage checking fee $68!! I volunteered to check my duffle bag which usually goes under my seat!

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,

Couldn’t get boarding passes online, delayed an hour, and smallest amount of space on board I’ve ever encountered for such a long flight.

I’m an Iberia fan but this time They dropped the ball. I went from ALC to MAD to LHR. Boarding in ALC was by group… to get you in a bus. Then we sat for almost an hour when most people had connections. When we landed in Madrid we did so and they put us in another bus almost like if they wanted to make people lose their connection. We made ours by the skin of our teeth but our luggage did not. And on top of this we had to listen to the pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual. To be true we made it on time to LHR but we are Still waiting for our luggage

I have to compare it to the AA flight back home. AA was a little better. Perhaps it was that American English is my native tongue. My seat on AA was newer and more comfortable. The food was a little better. The entertainment was much better, more movies worth watching. The sound was lousy on both.

Excellent liked business class except wife’s luggage was lost on 10 Hours connecting flight to Miami and we were priority! 1:20 layover! Expect better From American Airlines partner

Service was good , communication and emails were in Spanish though I booked in English , end up figuring it out but also flight was partnered with air maroc and I had to call them to check on not Iberea doesn’t make sense

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.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

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

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