SJC - MAD

$346 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Madrid departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$476
Typical prices: $682-$902
United Airlines
Tue 4/14Wed 4/22
SJC - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$346
Typical prices: $575-$691
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/19
SJC - MAD • 2 stops
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KLM
Cheapest • from $469 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Madrid. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Rome (FCO)
Cheapest • Avg $509 (round-trip)
Copenhagen (CPH)
Shortest trip • 14h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Madrid (SJC-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Madrid

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:05 am
SJC
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MAD
16h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 10:36 pm
MAD
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SJC
42h 51m
2 stops
$476United Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:05 am
SJC
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MAD
40h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 10:36 pm
MAD
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SJC
42h 51m
2 stops
$481United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:25 pm
SJC
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MAD
23h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 1:12 pm
MAD
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SJC
26h 37m
2 stops
$482Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:25 pm
SJC
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MAD
23h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 1:12 pm
MAD
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SJC
26h 37m
2 stops
$483Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:20 am
SJC
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MAD
20h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 9:45 pm
MAD
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SJC
18h 00m
1 stop
$487Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 7:15 pm
SJC
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MAD
20h 16m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:01 pm
MAD
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SJC
25h 01m
2 stops
$488Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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MAD
27h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:08 pm
MAD
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SJC
18h 08m
2 stops
$489Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:35 pm
SJC
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MAD
24h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 9:45 pm
MAD
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SJC
18h 00m
1 stop
$495Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:25 pm
SJC
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MAD
23h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 1:12 pm
MAD
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SJC
30h 17m
1 stop
$496Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:35 pm
SJC
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MAD
24h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:42 pm
MAD
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SJC
26h 42m
2 stops
$497Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose 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 Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Madrid departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Madrid is November, where tickets cost $536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,059 and $1,054 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Madrid, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$346
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Madrid

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

  • What services are offered to economy class passengers on British Airways flights from San Jose to Madrid?

    Economy class passengers on British Airways flights from San Jose to Madrid are provided with basic amenities such as complimentary onboard food and drinks. Passengers are given a choice of meals, which are typically pre-packaged and served with complimentary beverages. British Airways also offers a selection of in-flight entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and music.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Air Transat flights from San Jose to Madrid?

    The luggage allowance on Air Transat flights can vary depending on the fare type. Generally, for economy class flights from San Jose to Madrid, the carry-on allowance is one personal item and one standard item, with weight restrictions of 23 lbs for the standard item and 5 lbs for the personal item. Checked baggage allowance also varies based on the fare type and destination, with a maximum weight limit of 50 lbs for each checked bag.

  • What services are offered to people with reduced mobility on Aer Lingus flights from San Jose to Madrid?

    Aer Lingus offers various services to passengers with reduced mobility on their flights from San Jose to Madrid, including assistance with boarding, wheelchair assistance, and assistance navigating the airport. They also provide an option to book wheelchair-friendly seating and allow the use of mobility aids, such as crutches and walkers, in the cabin.

  • What class seat option are available on Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose to Madrid?

    Alaska Airlines offers several class seat options on their flights from San Jose to Madrid, including First Class, Premium Class, and Main Cabin. Premium Class seats provide extra legroom and other amenities, such as complimentary drinks and snacks. First Class seats provide more space, priority boarding, and other additional amenities, such as meals and entertainment. Main Cabin seats are the standard economy class seats, and are available on all flights.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Madrid was $346 for a one-way ticket and $469 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Madrid from San Jose.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Madrid are Delta and Iberia. With an average price for the route of $677 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Iberia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $728 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

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

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

  • ITA Airways, is taking several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions of its flights from San Jose to Madrid. These initiatives include using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which is bio-fuel made from discarded materials that can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil jet fuel.
  • Finnair allows pets to travel in the cabin on flights from San Jose to Madrid, including small cats, dogs, rabbits, and rodents. Two customers per flight can usually bring pets in the cabin, and the carrier and pet cannot exceed a weight limit of 20 lbs.
  • Travelers on flights from San Jose to Madrid can choose to continue the journey if they prefer. Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport (MAD) provides access to various nearby cities through domestic flights, including Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Seville, and Bilbao.
  • US citizens can travel to Madrid, Spain for up to 90 days without a visa for purposes of tourism, business meetings, or transit. However, if the purpose of the travel is to study, work, or live in Spain, a visa may be required.
  • Iberia offers various services to families with infants on board flights from San Jose to Madrid, such as baby bassinets, special meals for infants, changing facilities, and allowing parents to bring strollers or car seats on board the flight. The airline also provides priority boarding for families with young children.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Jose to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8239 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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

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