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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Madrid 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 San Diego to Madrid range from $642 to $1,058, with an average of $842 over the past 12 months. Anything below $642 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $842 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Diego to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $333, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Diego to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $739 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,005, a difference of $266.

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 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 18m, compared with 15h 21m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 15h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.