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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Madrid (SFO-MAD)

 
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4:40 pm - 9:30 amSFO-MAD
31h 50m1 stop
12:10 pm - 2:55 pmMAD-SFO
35h 45m1 stop
$367TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 28
7:15 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-MAD
16h 05m1 stop
6:00 pm - 3:45 pmMAD-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
$373TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 9
8:40 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-MAD
16h 30m1 stop
4:25 pm - 12:22 amMAD-SFO
16h 57m1 stop
$525Iberia
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Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 15
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
4:25 pm - 12:15 amMAD-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
$526Iberia
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
8:30 am - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
16h 05m1 stop
12:15 pm - 8:54 pmMAD-SFO
41h 39m2 stops
$527United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 19
7:11 am - 5:45 amSFO-MAD
13h 34m1 stop
4:25 pm - 12:22 amMAD-SFO
16h 57m1 stop
$536American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 15
8:30 am - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
17h 05m1 stop
12:15 pm - 9:51 pmMAD-SFO
18h 36m1 stop
$539United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 2
5:30 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
12:40 pm - 8:50 pmMAD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$542British Airways
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Jan 16
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:07 pmMAD-SFO
17h 07m1 stop
$551British Airways
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 26
7:11 am - 5:45 amSFO-MAD
13h 34m1 stop
4:25 pm - 12:22 amMAD-SFO
16h 57m1 stop
$586American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Sat, Jan 18
3:05 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-MAD
46h 40m2 stops
Mon, Jan 13
10:54 am - 8:15 pmSFO-MAD
24h 21m2 stops
Tue, Jan 21
8:40 pm - 8:05 pmSFO-MAD
14h 25m1 stop
$375Iberia
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Mon, Jan 6
4:35 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-MAD
18h 45m1 stop
$407TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Dec 4
5:30 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-MAD
14h 25m1 stop
$412Iberia
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Sun, Dec 29
5:30 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-MAD
17h 20m1 stop
$417British Airways
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Wed, Jan 15
10:25 pm - 6:05 amSFO-MAD
22h 40m1 stop
$419American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 6
12:41 am - 9:55 amSFO-MAD
24h 14m1 stop
$446British Airways
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Sat, Dec 28
4:20 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-MAD
18h 00m1 stop
$450TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, May 1
7:38 am - 8:25 amSFO-MAD
15h 47m2 stops
$532American Airlines
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Wed, May 14
11:20 pm - 8:05 amSFO-MAD
23h 45m1 stop
12:20 pm - 9:51 pmMAD-SFO
18h 31m1 stop
$633United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
1:00 pm - 8:51 pmMAD-SFO
16h 51m1 stop
$640British Airways
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Sun, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 12
10:39 pm - 7:55 amSFO-MAD
24h 16m1 stop
10:45 am - 8:41 pmMAD-SFO
18h 56m1 stop
$643British Airways
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Sat, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 12
5:00 am - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
19h 35m2 stops
7:35 pm - 4:25 pmMAD-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 4
12:25 am - 8:05 amSFO-MAD
22h 40m2 stops
6:10 am - 12:35 pmMAD-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
$646United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 10
7:25 am - 7:55 amSFO-MAD
15h 30m1 stop
1:15 pm - 10:06 pmMAD-SFO
17h 51m1 stop
$693American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 14
8:35 pm - 11:35 pmSFO-MAD
18h 00m1 stop
1:50 pm - 12:35 pmMAD-SFO
31h 45m1 stop
$717Lufthansa
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
12:00 pm - 9:20 amSFO-MAD
36h 20m2 stops
10:05 am - 4:25 pmMAD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$842SWISS
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Wed, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 27
12:00 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-MAD
21h 45m2 stops
10:05 am - 4:25 pmMAD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$1,313SWISS
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Wed, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 29
1:55 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-MAD
25h 00m2 stops
7:25 am - 12:35 pmMAD-SFO
38h 10m2 stops
$2,076Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 1
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$714Finnair
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Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 24
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$847Iberia
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Thu, May 8 - Sat, May 24
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$972Finnair
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 29
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$1,000Iberia
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 27
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$1,014Finnair
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 24
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$1,082Iberia
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 27
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$1,104Iberia
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Thu, May 8 - Tue, May 27
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$1,200Finnair
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Sat, May 10 - Thu, May 29
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-MAD
11h 20mnonstop
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmMAD-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$8,759Iberia
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Thu, May 1 - Tue, May 6

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Madrid

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your San Francisco to Madrid journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia's Business class offers all-aisle access and Wi-Fi on long-haul flights.


Iberia Premium Economy features 37” seat pitch and USB power outlets.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
American Airlines

American Airlines Premium Economy includes complimentary meals and drinks on long-haul flights.


AA offers high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

British Airways

BA Premium Economy offers priority boarding and more legroom for long-haul comfort.


BA's 31-inch legroom in economy is comfortable for long-haul flights.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

TAP's A330neo offers 2-4-2 seating for more privacy on long-haul flights.


TAP's long-haul economy includes USB and AC power at every seat.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for long-haul flights.


United Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom for added comfort.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa offers 11 special meal choices for dietary needs on long-haul flights.


Lufthansa's Premium Economy provides 50% more personal space than standard Economy.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
SFO

Take advantage of curbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service for a tip.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
MAD

Use Madrid's metro line for quick access to the city center. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes and requires a small supplement to the standard fare.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Flights from San Francisco to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Madrid on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 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 $576 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,104 and $1,053 respectively.

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

The average 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.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,681 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Madrid, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.
 AI-powered savings tips

How 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 season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$207
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to 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’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.

  • 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 $207 for a one-way ticket and $367 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, Finnair, British Airways, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Vueling, SWISS, and United 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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?

    London 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Madrid are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $865 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $762 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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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 $573 or less one-way and $868 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Madrid? 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 9173 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

6.0 GoodWalter, Nov 2024SFO - ATL
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Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

Waited for our plane from HNL so we didn't miss connection. AMAZING Service for that, then really clean plane. Nice airline attendants.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

Basics were there, but a 5:15 flight with almost no food ans no entertainment, it is quite long.

Moody attendants that can barely look up at the passengers. I’m all for people having an off day, but you can tell some Untied Airlines Employees have lost their zeal for their jobs

Some of the issues with my UA flight to a connecting flight: United said the SF to Frankfurt flight was getting late making us miss 10:50 flight and could only put us on a flight that left at 4:15 PM from biz to coach. then they canceled the ticket on the connecting flight. I didn’t have a seat, etc., etc., and over an hour dealing with UNITED blaming Lufthansa and Lufthansa pointing to UNITED. The flight itself was fine (food sucked) and we landed in time that I could’ve made the 1050 flight. but the LH gate agent said I couldn’t get on because United issued the ticket and only they could change tix back. Gave up and wasted the next five hours plus of our vacation and ended up being totally wiped out by the time we reached the hotel.

Check-in was a little confusing. I paid for extra luggage, but when i checked in the system didnt seem to know. Arrived in Paris early after a late departure. Luggage arrived on the same flight with no apparent damage.

Flight was quite late as there was no pilot Crew is usually excellent, this flight not as good as usual there were more mistakes, slower and less friendly service But honestly the aircraft was too cramped and uncomfortable for a 4 hour flying get so, do to the aircraft liability the very best you could ever do is mediocre.

It was so uncomfortable for 14 straight hours it was torture

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Crazy seating issues. We got seated far apart. Offered middle seats at a premium rate. Why is a middle seat now the expensive seat? Baffling.

The boarding process was a nightmare and though we were traveling business class, we were in Group 2 and the organization was terrible. The Business Class on this flight was crowded and did not feel clean and nice. Overall, I would not travel Business again on the American Airline flight through British Airways Not nearly special enough for the considerable cost .

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

Seats were very uncomfortable. I paid extra for a seat with more leg room, the seat was no different than a seat at the back of the plane. Flight attendant was rude.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

Mobility assistance at DFW is A JOKE!!! Totally disorganized, ineffective and annoying. Ended up having to walk and find our own way for a good part of the very, very long walk between gates. Worst assistance I have ever experienced.

Our flight was canceled for a reason that suggests gross mismanagement. We were re-booked for a flight to a different airport.

Worst: long walk to baggage claim Best: left on time

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

When I tried to enter my identity details, your app told me information was missing but did not highlight the missing data. This was frustrating. Also, there was an unexplained delay of about 2 hours in taking off. This was also frustrating. Otherwise the experience was good.

Correct meal and overall flight went well. 204€ for an extra luggage is simply exaggerated

The flight was delayed without any type of notice. After passing through the gate, people were lined up at the passages boarding bridge standing for about half hour with no clue when they can board after ‘boarding’. No explanation or indication of the new departure time. All you can do is standing up and waiting.

Bused out to the plane, then back to the terminal. Plane was delayed for 2 hours - most of that time spent sitting in bus or plane with NO EXPLANATION of what was going on. Departure delay due to crew not showing up on time. FIX THAT. Why do your own international flights NOT have gates with ramps. Being 74 and having to carry my carry ons up and downstairs is awful.

Boarding the plane from 2 entries at the the same time front and back was ridiculous. I boarded from the back for row 7 and others boarded from the front for row 15, for example. We met mid-plane and had to squeeze past each other. Ridiculous

Not much to like. Check-in and bag drop procedures are a crowded, disorganized and confusing mess. Agents were grumpy and unhelpful, somehow expecting passengers to automatically know and understand the airline's procedures. Boarding was chaotic and included a stand-up, sardine-packed bus ride to a stairway pushed up to the aircraft out on the tarmac. Passengers were left waiting in the bus for a lengthy period on both ends. Flight departure and arrival were delayed by passengers scrambling to find space for bags in the overhead storage. Many passengers not in compliance with carry-on rules. Everything you could hate about flying in this ride.

The AB 330 was unbelievable comfortable. The 2/4/2 seating was great. Everything about this trip was wonderful except .....for the chili which looked like cat food!

The flight left Tanger two hours late and I missed my flight to Geneva.

This was such a bad experience. Iberia in Paris Orly refused to issue the boarding pass for my connecting international flight. They were evasive but said it would be dealt with in Madrid. In Madrid there was no help, no transit desk, I almost missed the flight trying to get the boarding pass and only at the gate they told me they had downgraded me. I really felt abused.

The connection required us to travel from terminal A to terminal E with very little time in between flights. While waiting in line, we were called to the service desk to provide our passports. We provided our passports at time of check in, assuming that American Airlines doesn’t communicate well with Iberia, this was a headache.

Almost great...Need more signs around the airport, especially in Italy Marco Polo.

HORRIBLE. 3 hours delayed. Crew did not communicate properly and was rude to passengers enquiring. Delay caused multiple passengers to miss connections.

Boarding was messy, without adequate priority assignments. Information at boarding was poor. One of the agents to whom I asked why group 2 was boarding after groups 3, 4 and 1 (in that order) replied: Orders of the captain. If you want to know the reason, ask him”. That was a ridiculous response.

1. The flight was late and I did jot get the seat I paid for. I paid for extra leg room and a window seat. I got a middle seat without extra leg room. 2. The customer service representative was not helpful. Explanation: many passengers arrived to the service desk in Madrid near baggage claim to rebook our flights. (We all missed our connecting flight due to delays in JFK). Upon arrival, ghere was one service agent and one line-business. After about 25-30 minutes the agent left and we could see her making a phone call. After about 5 more minutes, 2 other agents arrived. During our wait, another line formed for main cabin customers. We were told to go to the other line, even after waiting around 30-40 minutes. This would have been disastrous for ghose of us who had been waiting for so long. The agents need more training.

One of our bags did not make the connecting flight in Madrid. We have not received any word today on its location. Seats were so narrow and uncomfortable!

I am very happy always when I fly with Iberia.

A bit noisy. The seat was suboptimal and there was too much noise in the service area. Some if the crew members were less than nice; others were great.

Reasonably comfortable. Plenty of room. Crew were attentive and continually informing passengers of position. Although stuck in runway for 1 hour, weather issues, it felt like we were the crews first priority

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

It was good overall. Entertainment was ok, one of the TV screens had issue. Bit old plane but leg space was good. Overhead luggage had good space. The worst part was experience at Heathrow airport, it was total chaos.

Lost our luggage going to Spain. Missed our connecting flight returning to home

It would be great to have at least two choices for a food, instead of just plain pasta 😏

Cabin crew were not nice. The plane was an hour late arriving.

Flight was on time. Boarding process was tedious. Not much overhead cabin space. Seats very close (front to back). Uneventful trip just the same.

Great staff, very personable, attentive. We had a spare seat next to us so that helped

The flight from Porto was delayed by 3 hours. Arrived in the US late at night. Exhausted from all the waiting. And staff did not communicate well with customers.

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