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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Diego International to Madrid? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Madrid.$466 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 2, returning Mon, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Feb 2, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Madrid on Mon, Feb 9, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
Madrid.$509 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Mon, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Madrid on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
Madrid.$514 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22, returning Wed, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Madrid on Wed, Nov 5, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.
Madrid.$551 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16, returning Tue, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Madrid on Tue, Sep 23, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.
Madrid.$566 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 5, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Madrid on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $566, select.
Madrid.$570 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 10, returning Mon, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Hawaiian Airlines and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Mon, Nov 10, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Madrid on Mon, Nov 17, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $570, select.
Madrid.$571 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 23, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from San Diego International on Tue, Sep 23, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Madrid on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
Madrid.$577 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 28, returning Wed, Mar 18.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from San Diego International on Wed, Jan 28, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Madrid on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, 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 February.
Aug
from $746
Sep
from $551
Oct
from $509
Nov
from $570
Dec
from $566
Jan
from $583
Feb
from $466
Mar
from $579
Apr
from $736
May
from $731
Jun
from $1,094
Jul
from $1,272

San Diego International to Madrid: Alternative routes

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San Diego to Madrid: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$466
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Diego International to Madrid is $466. 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 $466.
There are no flights flying from San Diego International to Madrid, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Madrid is usually February.
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 Monday, February 2, 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, Hawaiian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Madrid is eight hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and MAD include:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

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

  • At the moment, $273 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $466. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from SAN to MAD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAN to MAD.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Spain

  • Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometers north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 177 kilometers west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favorite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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