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$238 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$465
Typical prices: $606-$923
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/10Tue 3/17
SAN - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$238
Typical prices: $373-$715
Delta
Wed 4/29
SAN - MAD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $468 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Madrid (SAN-MAD)

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

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:35 pm
SAN
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MAD
21h 00m
1 stop
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9:05 am - 11:53 am
MAD
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SAN
34h 48m
2 stops
$465Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 5:50 pm
SAN
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MAD
15h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 am - 4:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$468Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:15 am
SAN
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MAD
17h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 10:40 pm
MAD
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SAN
42h 00m
2 stops
$469United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:15 am
SAN
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MAD
17h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:44 pm
MAD
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SAN
42h 09m
2 stops
$470United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 5:50 pm
SAN
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MAD
15h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 am - 3:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$471Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
11:05 am - 11:35 pm
SAN
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MAD
27h 30m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 am - 4:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$472Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:00 am
SAN
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MAD
27h 10m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 10:40 pm
MAD
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SAN
42h 00m
2 stops
$473United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:15 am
SAN
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MAD
28h 25m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:44 pm
MAD
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SAN
42h 09m
2 stops
$474United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 2
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 5:50 pm
SAN
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MAD
15h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 10:44 pm
MAD
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SAN
25h 44m
2 stops
$475Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
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2:16 pm - 8:05 pm
SAN
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MAD
20h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 8:33 pm
MAD
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SAN
16h 33m
1 stop
$476British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Madrid flights

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Madrid? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madrid departing in March.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,139 and $940 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Madrid, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$238
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Madrid

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

  • Does SAN have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are an active-duty member of the US military or family, you can use, free of charge, the USO at the San Diego Airport, located in Terminal 2, Landside. This lounge offers such benefits as showers, comfy seating, TV, refreshments, unlimited domestic calls, and much more.

  • Where can I park at SAN before my flight to Spain?

    You can park in the Terminal 1 Parking Lot or the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza by making a reservation online. However, you will most likely save money if you choose to park your car in a long-term lot off airport grounds. Lots such as Wally Park, Aladdin Airport parking, San Diego Airport Parking Co., and others are affordable and offer free shuttle service to the SAN terminals.

  • What official papers do I need for my trip to Spain?

    If you are a US citizen, you need a valid passport that remains valid for 3 months after your date of departure. Your passport must have one page available per stamp. A visa is not required if you plan to stay in Spain for 90 days or fewer. If you want to rent a car in Spain, you need a valid US driver's license, a credit card, and an International Driver's Permit.

  • Where can I pick up my car rental at MAD?

    The car rental agencies are located in Terminal 1 on floor 0 and in Terminal 4 on Floor 1. Several different car rental companies have counters at MAD, including Enterprise, SIXT, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, and others.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Madrid was $238 for a one-way ticket and $465 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Madrid.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Madrid, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Madrid are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $850 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $700 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Madrid

  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and other regional airlines. The Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), serving Madrid, Spain, is a hub for Iberia, easyJet, Vueling, and others.
  • When flying from SAN to MAD, you can book a flight with one stop on carriers such as JetBlue, British Airways, Iberia, American, and others. Flights stop in cities such as Dallas, London (LHR), Chicago, and New York (JFK). Flights with two stops on British Airways, American, or Alaska Air, often stop in Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Lisbon, and other cities.
  • To get from downtown San Diego to Terminal 1 at SAN, get San Diego Metro Transit bus 992 at the intersection of Broadway and State Street. You can also order an airport shuttle or take a taxi to get to SAN in less than half the time the bus would take, but also about twice the price of the bus.
  • If your muscles are stiff or jumpy after your long international flight, consider visiting the Elysium Travel Spa at MAD on Level 2 of Terminal 4. You can ease out the kinks by getting a massage that lasts anywhere from 15min to 1h. Facials, manicures, and pedicures are also available at the Elysium Travel Spa.
  • If you are a traveling mom who wants to breastfeed in private or who needs to pump before your flight to Madrid, you can use one of the three Lactation Rooms at SAN, located in Terminal 1 in the East and the West Rotundas and in Terminal 2 Airside at Gate 34. Each of these rooms offers comfortable seating, soft lighting, electrical outlets, a hand washing station, and space for small children to play.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Madrid

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8119 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Jan 2026
SFO - ATL
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

I'm a tall guy and even the seats with more leg room were not as comfortable as I had hoped.

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.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

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..

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

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

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"

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

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