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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:10 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-MAD
19h 20m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$432TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:10 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-MAD
16h 10m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$434TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:10 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-MAD
16h 10m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$435TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 3
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5:35 pm - 9:30 amSFO-MAD
31h 55m1 stop
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7:40 am - 4:50 pmMAD-SFO
18h 10m1 stop
$436TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Mar 4
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4:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
15h 35m1 stop
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7:40 am - 2:30 pmMAD-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$437TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 28
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4:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MAD
14h 30m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$439Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
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4:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-MAD
14h 30m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
$443Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 9
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8:25 am - 11:45 amSFO-MAD
18h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmMAD-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
$478Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 6
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10:40 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-MAD
16h 55m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmMAD-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
$481Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Dec 4
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9:40 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-MAD
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15h 40m1 stop
$483Lufthansa
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American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
Madrid Airport's metro line offers a quick city connection.
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Typical prices: $331-$577
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Madrid, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $541 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,158 and $1,095 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Madrid, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Madrid

 
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Airlines
Iberia

Iberia's Business Class offers all-aisle access and quality Spanish cuisine on long-haul flights.


Iberia's Premium Economy features wider seats and 37” pitch, perfect for long-haul relaxation.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for 7 inches more legroom and priority boarding on long-haul flights.


BA's premium economy offers wider seats and more legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Premium Economy offers upgraded seats, meals, and amenity kits on long flights.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing long-haul comfort.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
MAD

Madrid Airport is connected to the city via a metro line, offering a fast and clean 30-40 minute journey to the city center.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Madrid flight

Based on the flight data for the route from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD), it appears that Tuesdays in February are generally the cheapest times to fly.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 60 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Airline: Vueling is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Direct or Layover: It's cheaper to fly with one stop rather than direct.

Cheapest Route: The cheapest route when flying between these two cities is directly from SFO to MAD.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$225
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Madrid

When to book flights from San Francisco to Madrid

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

  • What’s the best way to get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The BART is far and away the easiest and most reliable option. Bay Area Rapid Transit runs directly to and from the airport on a regular schedule. The ride takes 30min one-way from the airport to downtown, and costs about $9.65.

  • How should I go from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) to Madrid’s city center?

    Madrid’s Metro (subway) system is extremely popular and easy to use. It runs about €6-7 ($7-8.00) one-way. If you’re watching your euros, the bus is only €2.5 ($3.00). As with any bus, it’s not the fastest route but it’ll get you there. Hiring a taxi is an easy and direct option, but fares vary a lot.

  • Are there any fun things to do in San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you are an aviation history buff, you might already know that SFO is home to the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum. The artistic city of San Francisco doesn’t disappoint with the SFO Museum, inside the airport, which curates a variety of permanent and rotating installations from talented artists. Listen closely and follow your ears to experience live music from locals.

  • Are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) kid-friendly?

    Let your kids roam on both sides of the Atlantic. In SFO you’ll find play areas in terminals 1, 2, and 3. They also offer a nursery in each of the terminals, should you need more privacy. In Madrid Airport there is a play area waiting, located in the main transit area near McDonald’s. All ticketed passengers with kids are welcome to use it, and there are quieter nursery rooms here too if needed.

  • Does Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) have a hotel?

    If you’ll be landing at an odd hour, or just want some time to find your bearings before you move on with your trip, Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) offers Air Rooms. Located right in the airport, you can rent a room for part of the day or overnight. Enjoy a shower, Wi-Fi, TV, mini bar and a meal before you head out to explore Madrid.

  • When should I get to the airport for my flight from San Francisco to Madrid?

    You should get to San Francisco International Airport at least two hours before your flight to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport . This should give you enough time to check in, go through security, and make it to your boarding gate. If you want extra assurance, SFO does have TSA PreCheck and Clear biometrics lanes.

  • Does Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport offer special needs assistance?

    MAD Airport does have accessible facilities and offers a barrier-free assistance service. If you notify your airline(s), preferably 48 hours, before arrival, an assistant can be arranged to meet you at your seat to help you disembark, go through to baggage claim, and continue to ground transportation to Madrid.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer long-term parking?

    If you prefer to drive yourself to and from the airport  for your trip to Madrid, you have several parking options at SFO. There are parking garages across from the terminals that cost about $36 a day. A more affordable option is the long-term lot just off I-380 that charges around $25 a day.

  • Can I rent a car when I arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    Many major international and regional car rental companies operate from Madrid International Airport . You can find their desks on Floor 0 of Terminal 1 outside baggage claim and Floor 1 of Terminal 4 outside baggage claim. Hours may differ - for example, Europcar is open from 7 am to 12 midnight every day, while Avis is open from 8 am to 12:30 am during the week and from 8 am to 10:30 pm on weekends.

  • Will my flight to Madrid from San Francisco have on-demand videos?

    You can see what entertainment options are available for a flight by expanding the plane details. Then you can see, for example, that if you fly Avianca through San Salvador, you’ll have streaming videos for the first leg and on-demand videos with a seatback console for the second leg.

  • How can I avoid flights from San Francisco to Madrid with long layover times?

    If you prefer flights to Madrid with minimal layover times, you can use the "Duration" option to filter journeys with long layovers. Just move the slide to indicate the longest time you would want to spend between flights, and KAYAK will filter accordingly.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Madrid was $225 for a one-way ticket and $432 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Madrid?

    San Francisco and Madrid are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Madrid Barajas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Madrid?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Madrid flight route: Iberia, British Airways, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and American Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Madrid flight route.

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

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

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

    Lisbon is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Madrid.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Madrid are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $725 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $716 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $477 or less one-way and $730 or less round-trip.
  • Just after the security checkpoint in San Francisco International’s (SFO) terminal 2, there is a yoga space. Arrive a little early and spend a some time getting centered before takeoff.
  • If you’re working while traveling, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) both have excellent (and free) Wi-Fi to help keep you productive.
  • Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) is the biggest and busiest airport in Spain. Many refer to the facility simply as “Barajas”. Barajas Airport is the main hub for Iberia Airlines.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has many great lounges to decompress in before departure; access to the British Airways Lounge is complementary for those flying Iberia Airlines.
  • If you’ll have some time before your accommodations are ready in Madrid, you can rent an Air Room to regroup after your flight. Grab a shower and a nap, surf the web, and have a snack without leaving your space.
  • With the "Flexible Options" filter, you can check the “no change fees” box to make sure that only fares for flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport (MAD) that allow rescheduling at no additional cost is shown.
  • US citizens can travel to Madrid from San Francisco for business or tourist purposes for around three months with no need for a visa. However, you should make sure your passport is valid for at least three months after your planned departure date from Spain.
  • Use the Flight quality filters to narrow down your KAYAK search results to avoid flights from SFO to MAD that require layover transfers or self-transfers. This will help you avoid flights that require you to transfer airports or re-check-in during layovers.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8966 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

6.0 GoodSandra, Oct 2025SFO - MUC
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We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Tap was very frustrating in Lisbon. Not enough direction and help. Mixed messages of where we needed to go. Seats were not very comfortable.

Everything went as expected. Luggage arrived at my same destination and nothing disturbed my vacation.

This flight arrived late. We joined well over a thousand of other people waiting to go through customs. Air Portugal has lost my bag. We had to chase down a representative even though we had waited at the baggage claim for well over 1 hour and 35 minutes for baggage to come. No representative was there to explain the delay or to give any direction. After 1 hour and 35 minutes at least four passengers had no baggage to pick up or had a fraction of their baggage. The representative was a young woman who clearly did not have the experience to deal with what was happening. Very disappointing as of course we were dealing with great amount of jet lag and having been up for 24 hours at that point and not being able to have any of the things necessary at home that were contained in the bag was quite upsetting. That instant occurred last night at approximately 11:15 p.m. and as of 12:30 p.m. the next day I have not heard anything from Air Portugal.

An old airplane with very uncomfortable seats in the Comfort “class! Small, narrow, and hard seat. Entertainment options are inferior, old movies. Boarding started at the back of the airplane, as we entered the aircraft last instead of after business class, risking the possibility that the comfort section would not have room for carry-on in the overhead bin. The food was ok. White wine was terrible. Overall, the flight felt worse than cheap airliners, and the price was as high as premium carriers.

I will avoid TAP if I can, the ground experience was very poor with bad behaviour from the ground crew and it was only a bit better on the aircraft.

I had a business class ticket from EWR to Madrid with a layover at LIS for 11 hours. It was obvious that I needed to pick up my luggage in Lisbon for 11 hours and check it in again when boarding the second flight to Madrid. Before buying the ticket, I called TAP customer service. Customer service assured me that I could get my luggage in Lisbon. When I arrived at Newark airport, I immediately asked to check my luggage to Lisbon. However, the TAP employee refused me, saying that I should resolve this issue upon arrival in Lisbon. She checked my luggage to Madrid. I asked the TAP employee at the gate to help me when boarding the plane, I asked the flight attendants manager on board the plane to help me. All the employees refused to help me and said that I should resolve this issue in Lisbon. It took me 4 hours to resolve this issue in Lisbon. I arrived at 11am and they didn't give me my luggage until 3pm. As a result, I was so tired after a sleepless night on the plane and 4 hours on my feet at the airport and all my plans were ruined that I couldn't fly to Madrid. It was a terrible experiance,

The seats were not designed to comfortably see people in coach for more than 10 minutes

Flight was fine. Second meal ( fish sandwich on hard roll) was awful. My suitcase didn’t make the flight. It had been located, but won’t be delivered until tomorrow. Five days after flight

There was chaos at the Naples airport. We arrived three hours early for the flight but there was no invitation available about where to go to check bags until an hour later. Then we had to go to a different terminal to check our bags and check in and back to the first to board.

We flew TAP last October from Newark to Lisbon. The meal was bad. This flight had good food. Also, this flight was delayed. There were TAP employees waiting at Lisbon to make sure we made our connecting flight. I find the TAP website and app frustrating, but the service once we reached the airport was very good

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

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

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

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Was delayed on first leg and missed connection. They would not let me board although I arrived at the gate 5 min before take off. I was delayed 24hrs

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

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