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

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Madrid

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Madrid.
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4:20 pm - 9:35 pmSFO-MAD
20h 15m1 stop
8:10 pm - 2:35 pmMAD-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$433TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, May 2 - Mon, May 12
4:40 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-MAD
15h 30m1 stop
7:40 am - 2:40 pmMAD-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
$438TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 26
10:18 am - 9:25 amSFO-MAD
14h 07m1 stop
12:35 pm - 9:00 pmMAD-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$462Iberia
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 5
10:18 am - 9:25 amSFO-MAD
14h 07m1 stop
12:30 pm - 7:45 pmMAD-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
$472Iberia
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Mar 11
8:30 am - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
16h 05m1 stop
1:00 pm - 5:49 pmMAD-SFO
37h 49m2 stops
$498United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Apr 2
11:59 pm - 9:35 amSFO-MAD
24h 36m2 stops
12:40 pm - 1:17 pmMAD-SFO
33h 37m2 stops
$502United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 28
8:25 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
10:05 am - 5:25 pmMAD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$524SWISS
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Sun, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 25
11:00 pm - 10:00 amSFO-MAD
26h 00m2 stops
1:15 pm - 10:52 pmMAD-SFO
18h 37m1 stop
$526British Airways
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Sat, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 25
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-MAD
16h 00m1 stop
9:15 pm - 1:50 pmMAD-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$528British Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Mon, Mar 31
7:25 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-MAD
14h 20m1 stop
10:05 am - 4:25 pmMAD-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$533SWISS
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 19

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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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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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

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

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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 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 Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,133 and $1,108 respectively.

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

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 $1,471, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks 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

$285
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% 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

  • 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 $285 for a one-way ticket and $433 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, SWISS, United Airlines, and Vueling.

  • 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 Star Alliance 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 Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Madrid are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $864 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $756 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 $596 or less one-way and $981 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.
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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.
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1598 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.2Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

8.0 ExcellentJulia, Dec 2024HKG - ZRH
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My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

Excellent Airline. Food, crew and comfort was perfect. Entertainment screens were old. Didn’t like them.

The seats had no space at all beyond the knees. The seat in-front literally reclined on your face, very uncomfortable plane. Was nothing like the normal SWISS experience. The food was okay but could be better.

It was not made clear that additional passport control is needed before queueing up for boarding. The seats were very uncomfortable and cramped even for small persons. The arm rests were not fully capable of lifting up out of the way and the media controls cut-out made them even worse to lean on. Just one audio channel was working on one of our seats.

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH AMERICAN AIRLINES IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL NEEDS. Great flight, crew etc. it wasn’t full so had space to stretch out Only downside was there was no GF option for my partner. We booked through American and it was a Qantas flight so despite contacting both airlines to confirm, she didn’t have a gluten free meal for the 16 hour flight (nor the flight in the other direction). The flight attendants did their best to accommodate but it was not super substantial.

After several delays and being rebooked onto a layer flight, I had to speak to three AA agents for baggage claim to get an attendant. All were in foul mode and reluctant to assist or offer any assistance.

Multiple maintenance delays and the missed and rebooked connection changed gates at least 6 times including one which had us walking 20 minutes to another terminal and then back again. Seated our family of three in different middle seats throughout the plane and then there was an empty seat next to me. Very long travel day which I would have never agreed to if I knew the itinerary would be changed at 5 am, 2 hours before takeoff.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

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.

First time and I enjoyed the trip…. Will fly again soon 🔜

Delayed flight because other plane was occupying the gate for longer than expected. Once we boarded the plane had to wait 1 hour before taking off. We. Almost lost our connection flight and the baggage didn’t make it. We had to wait two days to receive our luggage. Hope they improve the timing or work with the airport to get better service.

I’m still missing my bags. I’m soo frustrated

Baggage check in was very slow. No sign that the check in was TAP until the station opened. Understaffed and overworked team.

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

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

Flight delays. Mad rush with no help from staff. Staff for TAP is elusive like the Tasmanian devil... you hear about it but never seen it. Seats were the only thing that was ok as its lie flat, but trying to sleep was like being at a concert as the crew were chit chatting non stop while you are trying to sleep. Food was seriously better in Premium EY on other airlines like Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, United. We traveled Business Class on TAP. Crew were friendly enough but not very present at lull period of flight.

Crew woke me up to see if I wanted food - NEVER want food on a 12 hour flight more than I want to sleep. Sleep was not easy, as a child screamed and threw fits 70%of the flight. That same child kicked my seat most of the flight. BUT, despite the child and a poor boarding effort, the rest was solid. The crew worked hard otherwise - just don’t wake me up IF I actually get to sleep.

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!

Horrible. Paid for seats for my family. Iberia changed planes and never notified us that the seats we paid extra for did not even exist on the plane. We were randomly placed on the plane. Thankfully, we were seated together. Upon boarding, my youngest daughter was pulled from the line and they just arbitrarily changed her seat 7 rows back from the rest of the family. I had to wait at the gate while they tried to see us back together. One of the most uncomfortable small spaces on a plane I’ve ever experienced. When I called Iberia, they first told me that no mistake was made that the plane was never changed. Yet my receipt for my paid seats were for rows that did not even exist on this type of plane we were getting on. They said that they would reimburse my money and I would get an email, but I’ve never received any information or emails regarding a refund for the seats that I had paid extra for. Then when we arrived in Madrid, one of the pieces of luggage that we had checked in was damaged to the point that the handle that was stowed in to the luggage was broken off by the crew members handling the luggage. The crew on the plane was very nice, but as far as the rest of the experience, I would be very hesitant to ever use Iberia again.

Bad business class. Staff totally not helping. Lights and chargers not working

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!

The flight was okay, but legroom was tight for me and I’m only average height, although at 30” legroom is comparable with most other airlines. Not much room in the aisle either making the trek to and from the toilet difficult with passengers standing in the aisle. On the whole, it’s probably on a par with budget airlines and the ticket process extremely competitive.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

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.

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