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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Spain

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$487
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$533
Seville
Seville1 stop$503
Valencia
Valencia1 stop$493
Ibiza
Ibiza2 stops$536
Bilbao
Bilbao1 stop$464
Alicante
Alicante1 stop$461
Granada
Granada2 stops$714
San Sebastian
San Sebastian2 stops$915
Mahón
Mahón1 stop$820
Oviedo
Oviedo2 stops$803
Vigo
Vigo2 stops$864
A Coruña
A Coruña2 stops$833
Arrecife
Arrecife2 stops$696
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$487
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$533
Seville
Seville1 stop$503
Valencia
Valencia1 stop$493
Ibiza
Ibiza2 stops$536
Bilbao
Bilbao1 stop$464
Alicante
Alicante1 stop$461
Granada
Granada2 stops$714
San Sebastian
San Sebastian2 stops$915
Mahón
Mahón1 stop$820
Oviedo
Oviedo2 stops$803
Vigo
Vigo2 stops$864
A Coruña
A Coruña2 stops$833
Arrecife
Arrecife2 stops$696

Book Cheap San Francisco to Spain Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Spain 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Spain

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:20 pm
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PMI
16h 40m1 stop
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10:40 am - 2:35 pm
PMI
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SFO
36h 55m2 stops
$460Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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3:10 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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PMI
35h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 2:35 pm
PMI
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SFO
36h 55m2 stops
$464Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6
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4:40 pm - 6:40 pm
SFO
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BIO
17h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 2:35 pm
BIO
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SFO
28h 05m1 stop
$464Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 18
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4:35 pm - 5:15 pm
SFO
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BCN
15h 40m1 stop
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9:10 pm - 2:35 pm
BCN
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SFO
26h 25m1 stop
$485TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:10 pm - 11:30 pm
SFO
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MAD
19h 20m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 2:30 pm
MAD
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SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$487TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
British Airways Logo
7:30 am - 11:20 am
SFO
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VLC
18h 50m2 stops
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 3:00 pm
VLC
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SFO
30h 50m1 stop
$524British Airways
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pm
SFO
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BIO
26h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 12:40 pm
BIO
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SFO
32h 50m1 stop
$549United Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Iberia Logo
10:35 am - 9:00 pm
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IBZ
25h 25m2 stops
Iberia Logo
9:05 am - 9:26 pm
IBZ
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SFO
21h 21m2 stops
$555Iberia
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9
Iberia Logo
6:00 am - 8:30 am
SFO
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BIO
17h 30m2 stops
Iberia Logo
9:35 pm - 11:01 am
BIO
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SFO
22h 26m2 stops
$562Iberia
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 2:15 pm
SFO
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IBZ
36h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:05 pm - 1:50 pm
IBZ
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SFO
29h 45m1 stop
$594British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Spain flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Spain flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Spain from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Madrid, at $442 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $535.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Spain?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $703, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Spain, 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 Spain is January, when tickets cost $546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,081 and $916 respectively.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Spain, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Spain, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Spain?

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 Spain, 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 Spain, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Valencia

FAQs - booking Spain flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Spain?

    There are no airlines that provide nonstop flights from San Francisco to Spain. However, you can find flight options that make one stop before reaching their destination. For instance, the airlines that include flights with one stop before reaching Madrid, Spain, include Aeromexico, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM, and American Airlines.

  • Which airline should I fly with for traveling from San Francisco to Granada?

    Iberia is recommended for traveling from San Francisco to Granada International Airport. The airport in Granada is located near the northwest side of the city.

  • Is a tourist visa required for traveling to Spain from the United States?

    Due to the Schengen Agreement, American citizens can visit Spain for 90 days without the requirement of a visa. Only a valid passport along with a return ticket should be carried by all Americans entering Spain.

  • Will I be able to find baby care rooms at Palma de Mallorca Airport after my arrival?

    There are baby care rooms that are available in the Arrivals Hall. You can find them at four locations referred to as modules. On Level 1 of the airport, the baby care rooms are located at Module A, Module C, and Module D. Module B is located on Level O of the airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Spain?

    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 Spain.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Spain 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 Spain?

    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 from San Francisco to Spain with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Spain?

    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 from San Francisco to Spain up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Spain?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Spain is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $794 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Spain is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $931.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Spain

  • If you are looking for a place to relax or freshen up after you arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain, there are 21 air rooms available at the airport where you can either stay overnight, use for 6h, or shower on arrival.
  • When first-time travelers arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport in Madrid, there are a couple of airport transfers that can take them to the city center since the airport is well connected to transport hubs. If you are looking for fast and convenient modes of transportation, your best options are taking the metro or train. You will find the metro station at Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. The train station is located at Terminal 4.
  • Even though there are no direct flights available from San Francisco to Barcelona, there are other popular routes to visit other places in Spain. Consider booking a flight from San Francisco to Reus Airport or San Francisco to Girona Costa Brava Airport. Reus Airport is a good choice for your destination if you’re planning a beach vacation in Salou and Cambrils. Flying to Girona (known as Spain’s most delicious city) is also a good choice if you are in the mood for exploring one of the many historic sites of Spain.
  • If you are in the mood for taking a cruise trip in Spain, consider booking a flight from San Francisco to Palma de Mallorca Airport. The airport provides private transfers to the Pallorma cruise port.
  • Consider booking a flight from San Francisco to Malaga Airport which is nearby one of Spain’s most popular attractions for beach lovers due to the various beautiful beaches by the coast of Andalusia.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Spain? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9093 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
Airline reviews

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
SFO - FRA
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from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

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.

Very long line at the gate, moved slowly. I had expected that boarding a flagship A330neo would be with a jetway directly at the gate, and not a long bus ride to the airplane.

Plane was delayed, reading the gates on their screens was horrible. They posted it a half an hour before the plane boarded. By the time I got there with my premier boarding they have filled the plane because it was over booked. Gate closed at 12:03 I was there at 11:54 plane took over around 12:20. I was told they would put me on the next flight. I had to go to TAP information desk. They didn’t give me a voucher they just said they would put me on the next flight. At the desk I was told I had to punches a ticket. The woman said buy it online because it’s cheaper. It in fact was not cheaper. But I had gotten out of the long line that formed so I paid 200$ for a new ticket. At a later flight, not the next flight. I had checked my bag and was told it would be on my new flight. I was then bumped to an earlier flight and was told my bag would also be on my flight. After landing in Madrid loosing a day in my hotel i landed without my bag. They didn’t load it on any flight that day. It arrived in madrid the next day. Essentially ruining the first two days of my vacation. I’m now seeking compensation.

There was no warning that they have added passport control after check in, the line was enormous and after 46 mins wait we missed our flight. Were forced to leave the airport and purchase new tickets at full price to board a later flight. TAP were unsympathetic and unhelpful.

The business class seats were smaller and closer together than other airlines.

Didn't like much. Wheelchair assistance was almost nonexistent. No one at TAP check in process helpful. On the plane, stewards were not friendly and disorganized. Food was terrible for 8 hr flight. We were skipped at snack time and even though we tried to get attention using overhead call system no one even looked up at us to acknowledge. Being at the back of first section and by the lavatory we only were able to request when they came to pick up everyone else's garbage and they were nonchalant...no apology or even choice. The 1/2 half bread with slice of cheese was a waste. Deplaning was horrible but I'll blame lisbon airport for that. Plane left late at made good time still arrived about 15 behind schedule and for using remote deplaning and bus to terminal took another 20 min to gate. Those with connections were highly stressed. Took us 2 hrs from landing to get to ground transportation and exit airport. And that was with wheelchair assistance.

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

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

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

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 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 bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

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.

It was budget airline Veuling, even though we booked Iberia.

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.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

Great : The crew was awesome ♥️ To improve : - The rice in the "Rice with chicken" was rather s kind of rice pudding, not good at all - No power outlet to charge your phone. 😒

It was a good flight overall. Nothing to add. Keep it up!

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

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"

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?

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.

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

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