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$362 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$964
Typical prices: $923-$661
Delta
Fri 8/7Fri 8/14
SAN - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$362
Typical prices: $304-$568
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Mon 9/7
SAN - MAD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $964 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Madrid. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $720 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 50m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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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

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Delta Logo
11:48 am - 4:45 pm
SAN
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MAD
19h 57m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:14 pm
MAD
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SAN
21h 14m
2 stops
$964Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 29
Air Canada Logo
5:05 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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MAD
28h 45m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:30 pm - 11:35 am
MAD
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SAN
31h 05m
1 stop
$966Air Canada
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:50 am
SAN
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MAD
17h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 4:15 pm
MAD
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SAN
19h 10m
2 stops
$971Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 9
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:20 am
SAN
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MAD
23h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:50 am - 8:58 pm
MAD
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SAN
20h 08m
1 stop
$972Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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MAD
23h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 3:25 pm
MAD
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SAN
30h 00m
1 stop
$975Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 4
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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MAD
47h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 10:34 pm
MAD
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SAN
25h 39m
2 stops
$976United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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12:06 pm - 3:50 pm
SAN
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MAD
18h 44m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:35 am - 5:50 pm
MAD
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SAN
16h 15m
1 stop
$978British Airways
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 8:50 am
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MAD
35h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 11:54 pm
MAD
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SAN
21h 39m
2 stops
$980United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 17
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4:09 pm - 9:20 am
SAN
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MAD
32h 11m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
34h 15m
2 stops
$986SWISS
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:24 pm - 10:30 pm
SAN
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MAD
23h 06m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 5:28 pm
MAD
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SAN
20h 33m
2 stops
$989Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego 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 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 August.

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 $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 $1,185 and $967 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$362
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Madrid was $337 for a one-way ticket and $964 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?

    Chicago 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 $815 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 $629 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 8395 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

10.0 ExcellentJulian, Jun 2026
LAX - AUS
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Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

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

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.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Catastrophic experience the gate selected customers were picked up to.pay 70 eur for overweight 1-2 kg. While some others were let to board without chcking their carry on bags. Unecessaey drama by Lufthansa that brings nothing just hating them by customers.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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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