- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Madrid depart on average 128 times per day, taking around 13h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $341 (€279) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 5789 miles (9318 km) distance in 14h 35m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 5789 miles (9318 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $341 (€279) |
Flights per day 128 |
Fastest flight 14h 35m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$364
Average price
$742
Fastest journey
14 h 52 m
Average duration
19 h 57 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
9318 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Madrid will cost around $742 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $364.
Of the 5 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Madrid onSat, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct flights cover the 9318 km distance in an average of 19 h 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 14 h 52 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the longest flights will take 1 d 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Madrid flights for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:45 PM San Francisco, CA | 24h40 | 9:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 35h20 | 9:30 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 3:10 AM San Francisco, CA | 19h20 | 10:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Plaza de España
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