Flights Madrid → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Madrid to San Francisco have a typical range EUR 861–3602, median EUR 987. Full range across all 273 offers: EUR 582–8969. We found 57% of 273 offers from budget carriers (around EUR 985) and 43% from full-service carriers (around EUR 988).
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Best offers by airline: Madrid → San Francisco
Based on 273 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Madrid → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | — | EUR 27 | — |
| Royal Air Maroc | — | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Ryanair | Included | — | — |
| Avianca | Included | — | — |
| TAP Air Portugal | Included | EUR 30 | — |
| Condor | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| British Airways | Included | EUR 65 | — |
| Iberia | — | EUR 27 | — |
| Air Europa | EUR 10 | EUR 30 | — |
| Finnair | Included | EUR 30 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | — | — |
| KLM | — | EUR 71 | — |
| Delta | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| Air France | — | EUR 71 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | Included | — |
| ITA Airways | Included | EUR 40 | — |
| Brussels Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Air Canada | Included | EUR 30 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| United | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| SWISS | Included | EUR 40 | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Madrid to San Francisco cost?
Based on 273 offers · November 2026
Madrid to San Francisco flights ranged from EUR 582 to EUR 8969 across 273 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 1001 and premium fares around 8550 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 273 offers.
These 273 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between EUR 874 and EUR 1422
What hidden fees do Madrid to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Madrid to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 273 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EI | 29 | 4% |
| AT | 10 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| FR | 4 | 1% |
| AV | 18 | 2% |
| TP | 39 | 3% |
| DE | 45 | 4% |
| BA | 76 | 4% |
| IB | 41 | 1% |
| UX | 48 | 6% |
| AY | 30 | 3% |
| AA | 28 | 3% |
| KL | 58 | 4% |
| DL | 45 | 5% |
| AF | 58 | 6% |
| VS | 20 | 2% |
| AZ | 50 | 4% |
| SN | 10 | 1% |
| AC | 42 | 3% |
| LH | 45 | 3% |
| UA | 45 | 3% |
| LX | 52 | 3% |
| SQ | 20 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 1% |
British Airways: base ~EUR 909 + fees EUR 76 = ~EUR 985 total. Brussels Airlines: base ~EUR 1038 + fees EUR 10 = ~EUR 1048 total.
British Airways's EUR 76 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Brussels Airlines's lower-fee model — the EUR 129 base difference shrinks to EUR 63 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.BA charges 19.0x more in ancillary fees than FR on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Madrid to San Francisco?
34 airlines flew Madrid to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TP|AA | 1 | — | 598 | n/a |
 Royal Air Maroc | 3 | 591–821 | 626 | 10 (2%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 4 | 665–735 | 665 | 10 (2%) |
 Ryanair | 3 | 708–866 | 772 | 4 (1%) |
 Aer Lingus | 8 | 675–934 | 802 | 29 (4%) |
 Air Europa | 3 | 783–851 | 851 | n/a |
 Air Europa | 1 | — | 861 | 48 (6%) |
 Condor | 3 | 854–1326 | 870 | 45 (5%) |
 American | 20 | 871–872 | 871 | n/a |
 Iberia | 2 | — | 871 | n/a |
 British Airways | 1 | — | 872 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 12 | 870–1450 | 874 | 28 (3%) |
 TAP Air Portugal | 10 | 824–2840 | 884 | 39 (4%) |
 Wizz Air Malta | 1 | — | 894 | n/a |
 KLM | 2 | — | 957 | n/a |
 Delta Air Lines | 11 | 956–1070 | 961 | 45 (5%) |
 Virgin Atlantic | 6 | 961–1047 | 961 | 20 (2%) |
 Delta | 4 | — | 962 | n/a |
 Air France | 11 | 957–1255 | 963 | 58 (6%) |
 British Airways | 49 | 870–3618 | 985 | 76 (8%) |
 Finnair | 9 | 863–1596 | 988 | 30 (3%) |
 Avianca | 4 | 745–1159 | 996 | 18 (2%) |
 Brussels Airlines | 1 | — | 1048 | 10 (1%) |
 KLM | 12 | 956–1961 | 1183 | 58 (5%) |
 AZ | 4 | 1071–1602 | 1314 | 50 (4%) |
 Air Canada | 7 | 1281–1631 | 1324 | 42 (3%) |
 United Airlines | 4 | 1358–1372 | 1360 | 45 (3%) |
 Lufthansa | 19 | 1358–1406 | 1377 | 45 (3%) |
 Swiss | 6 | 1364–2547 | 1402 | 52 (4%) |
 Iberia | 45 | 980–8943 | 1453 | 41 (3%) |
 AM | 3 | 1627–1791 | 1644 | n/a |
 3U | 1 | — | 2363 | n/a |
 Singapore Airlines | 2 | 5762–7434 | 6598 | 20 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 1 | — | 8911 | 50 (1%) |
Where do the best Madrid → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Madrid to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Madrid–San Francisco cost 1.9x more than budget airlines (EUR 1463 vs EUR 772 median; overall median EUR 987).
- BA charges 19.0x more in ancillary fees than FR — EUR 76 vs EUR 4 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 732 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 598. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Madrid to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 273 offers analyzed, Madrid to San Francisco flights range from EUR 582 to EUR 8969, with a median price of EUR 987. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Madrid to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 47 to the base fare on Madrid to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Madrid to San Francisco including all fees?
- TP|AA has the lowest median fare on Madrid to San Francisco at EUR 598 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Madrid–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 598. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Madrid to San Francisco routes?
- Madrid to San Francisco has 34 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 582 to EUR 8969 across 273 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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