The San Francisco–Madrid route
San Francisco to Madrid is a transatlantic search from a US airport. You leave San Francisco International (SFO) and land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) in Spain, about 5,799 miles away. This city pair is usually a connecting trip: about 5,799 miles of flying, with the shortest timed itineraries near 12 hours plus a layover.
For SFO–MAD we show about $539 on the low end and around $935 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. Long-haul sale banners expire; a $539 one-way is a planning floor, not a coupon. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time SFO–MAD
San Francisco and Madrid sit about 5,799 miles apart. If a nonstop is missing from SFO, timed itineraries near 12 hours of flying usually mean one long-haul plus a shorter feeder — not two equal hops.
Madrid is about 9 hours ahead of San Francisco on standard time (America/Los_Angeles vs Europe/Madrid). Arrival clocks on MAD are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
Most San Francisco–Madrid journeys connect rather than fly nonstop from SFO. Timed one-stop itineraries often bank at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), O'Hare International (ORD). That is a pattern, not a promise for your dates. On results, sort by fastest if you care about layover pain, or cheapest if you do not.
Airports for San Francisco to Madrid
You depart San Francisco International in San Francisco, United States, and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas in Madrid, Spain. SFO is the origin code we use on this guide; MAD is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
SFO is the only origin code we list in this metro. MAD is the arrival code we treat as primary for Madrid. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: SFO San Francisco International · MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
City hubs: Flights from San Francisco · Flights to Madrid
Bags on SFO–MAD
Long-haul SFO–MAD fares sometimes include a checked bag on the airline site and unbundle it on a travel site, or the reverse. Rank the USD total you will actually pay, including bags, before you click out. Azurovia does not ticket.
Airlines often shown
Aer Lingus is among the names that commonly appear on SFO–MAD, alongside KLM, American Airlines, Delta. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
Shoulder periods around May and Jun are the usual hunting ground for this transatlantic pair, with Sep and Oct also worth a look. August and Christmas weeks are a different market. Search nearby dates rather than trusting a month name.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madrid?
There is usually no nonstop. Plan on about 12 hours of flying (5,799 miles) plus layover time.
When are San Francisco to Madrid fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in May and Jun on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly San Francisco to Madrid?
Sellers commonly show Aer Lingus, KLM, American Airlines, Delta on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do San Francisco–Madrid tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $935, with sales near $539, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is SFO–MAD the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses SFO and MAD as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book San Francisco–Madrid with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.