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Cheapest round-trip
$822
Typical prices: $572-$818
KLM, Air France
Thu 10/8Wed 10/14
SAN - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$308
Typical prices: $405-$588
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/11
SAN - MAD • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Madrid. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $705 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 38% 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

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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MAD
17h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 8:24 pm
MAD
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SAN
19h 19m
2 stops
$822Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 1
Iberia Logo
8:00 am - 9:05 am
SAN
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
1:00 pm - 7:15 pm
MAD
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SAN
15h 15m
1 stop
$824Iberia
Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 31
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 8:00 am
SAN
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MAD
33h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:55 pm
MAD
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SAN
21h 55m
2 stops
$825Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
SAN
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 3:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$827United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
SAN
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MAD
15h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 3:45 pm
MAD
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$827United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
12:38 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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MAD
14h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 12:10 pm
MAD
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SAN
32h 05m
1 stop
$827Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Jan 11
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6:28 pm - 11:35 pm
SAN
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MAD
20h 07m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 pm - 12:29 am
MAD
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SAN
38h 54m
2 stops
$829Lufthansa
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:50 am
SAN
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MAD
14h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 3:25 pm
MAD
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SAN
30h 00m
1 stop
$830Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 1
Iberia Logo
8:00 am - 9:05 am
SAN
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MAD
16h 05m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
1:00 pm - 7:15 pm
MAD
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SAN
15h 15m
1 stop
$831Iberia
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
Lufthansa Logo
4:01 pm - 11:35 pm
SAN
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MAD
22h 34m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 5:59 pm
MAD
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SAN
20h 59m
2 stops
$838Lufthansa
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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 October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Madrid from San Diego usually cost between $730 and $1,074 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $822 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 8-Oct 14).

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 $1,178 and $981 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$308
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $308 for a one-way ticket and $822 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 $763 and an overall rating of 7.8, 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.

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