Question 1

How long is the flight from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Madrid to San Francisco typically takes around 12 hours 35 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 17 hours 6 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Madrid to San Francisco, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 2 to 3 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Madrid to San Francisco are operated by, among others, Iberia. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Air Canada (via Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International), Avianca (via San Salvador) and Iberia (via Chicago O'Hare). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Madrid to San Francisco operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Madrid to San Francisco, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Madrid to San Francisco, there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Madrid to San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Madrid to San Francisco usually departs at 12:45 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in San Francisco.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Madrid to San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Madrid to San Francisco usually departs at 12:45 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1023, TP0237 15h 50min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (TER, LIS) TP0240, TP1824, TP1022 20h 00min	TAP Air Portugal		$844 found yesterday
Best option Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 06/25/26 direct BA4251 12h 35min	Return 06/30/26 direct BA4256 11h 15min	British Airways	?	$973
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, LAS) UX1503, DE2062, AS0613 23h 36min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2097, UX1506 20h 25min	Air Europa Lineas Aereas, Condor, Alaska Airlines		$970 found yesterday
Madrid San Francisco Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (ORY) TO4781, BF0714 16h 50min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (ORY) BF0711, TO4780 18h 00min	Transavia France, French Bee	?	$1,211
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (DFW) IB4608, IB4113 17h 33min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (DFW) IB4166, IB4607 33h 57min	Iberia	?	$847 found yesterday
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0059, AZ0640 16h 20min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0641, AZ0060 16h 55min	Italia Trasporto Aereo		$848
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1023, TP0237 15h 50min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (TER, LIS) TP0240, TP1824, TP1022 20h 00min	TAP Air Portugal		$849 found yesterday
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0059, AZ0640 16h 20min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0641, AZ0058 34h 30min	Italia Trasporto Aereo		$861
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0059, AZ0640 16h 20min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (FCO) AZ0641, AZ0058 34h 30min	Italia Trasporto Aereo		$867
Madrid San Francisco	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1023, TP0237 15h 50min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (TER, LIS) TP0240, TP1824, TP1022 20h 00min	TAP Air Portugal		$879 found yesterday

Roundtrip from	$843.41
Distance	9341 km
Departure airport	Airport Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Departure country	Flights from Spain
Arrival airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Destination country	Flights to United States

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