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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Madrid

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,024. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Madrid.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
      Madrid.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
      Madrid.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.
      Madrid.$1,030 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,030, select.
      Madrid.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
      Madrid.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.
      Madrid.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.
      Madrid.$1,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,034, select.
      Madrid.$1,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,034, select.
      Madrid.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
      Madrid.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
      Madrid.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
      Madrid.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
      Madrid.$1,041 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,041, select.
      Madrid.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
      Madrid.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Madrid

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from $1,184
      Oct
      from $1,024
      Nov
      from $1,025
      Dec
      from $1,029
      Jan
      from $1,034
      Feb
      from $1,036
      Mar
      from $1,046
      Apr
      from $1,054
      May
      from $1,148
      Jun
      from $1,401
      Jul
      from $1,398
      Aug
      from $1,313

      San Diego International to Madrid: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego International to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

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      San Diego to Madrid: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$1,024
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Madrid is $1,024. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,024.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Madrid.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Madrid is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Madrid Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Air France offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

      Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know

      • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid nine hours ahead of San Diego.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAN to MAD flight.

      • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

      • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAN and MAD include:

        • Charlotte Douglas Airport

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Philadelphia International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • At the moment, $470 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,024. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

      • To find cheap tickets from SAN to MAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

      • Getting cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.

      • To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

      • Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SAN:

      Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:

      • Go where the road takes you with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.

      • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before your trip.

      Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

      • From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

      • It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

      When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)

      • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

      • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.

      Explore more of Spain

      • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

      • Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.

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