Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Madrid?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Madrid takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Madrid?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and Madrid is 9341 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Madrid?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, Finnair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, Dublin, Manchester, New Delhi, Las Vegas, Glasgow, Athens, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Sydney, Paris, Chicago, Hyderabad, Tahiti, New York, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Denver, Bengaluru, Minneapolis.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Athens, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Thessaloniki, Reykjavik, Liverpool, Toronto, Bristol, Glasgow, Tallinn, Malta, Jakarta, Vancouver, Newcastle upon Tyne, Montreal.

Question 6

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Madrid?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and Madrid thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and Madrid can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Madrid?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Madrid with Iberia Airlines, Alaska Airlines, French Bee, Air Europa, Norse Atlantic Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between San Francisco and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between San Francisco and Madrid?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional

Question 14

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between San Francisco and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between San Francisco and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£257
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£629
Cheapest round-trip	£603
Average round-trip	£842
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Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
French Bee	FBU	BF	No	0 0
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Norse Atlantic Airways	NBT	N0	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

1) To save on the Madrid metro, buy a 10-ride ticket that can be shared	A 10-ride ticket saves you some money on the Madrid metro. Such a ticket costs 12.2 euro, while one trip costs 1.5-2 euro. It is also useful when travelling with friends or family since anyone can use such a ticket.
2) If you love underground hangouts, check out La Tabacalera in Madrid	La Tabacalera is a cultural centre in an old abandoned tobacco factory in the Lavapies area. Here you can find the weirdest creative people. If you like graffiti and cellars, then this is the place for you. La Tabacalera also hosts many masterclasses, from longboarding to ballet classes.
3) Most cafes in Madrid start serving breakfast from 10:00, so don’t wake up too early	Many cafes in Madrid serve breakfast from 10:00 until 14:00. Some establishments have a separate breakfast menu, including hot dishes and desserts, but a standard Spanish breakfast is a bun with coffee. In any case, waking up early to have breakfast in Madrid is not worth it – the locals go to bed after parties only after 04:00, so breakfasts are late here.

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	10°C	2°C
February	12°C	3°C
March	15°C	5°C
April	18°C	7°C
May	23°C	12°C
June	29°C	17°C
July	33°C	21°C
August	33°C	20°C
September	27°C	16°C
October	21°C	12°C
November	14°C	6°C
December	11°C	3°C