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Flight deals from Madrid to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.
San Diego.$1,483 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Madrid on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,483, select.
San Diego.$1,489 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Madrid on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,489, select.
San Diego.$1,490 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,490, select.
San Diego.$1,490 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,490, select.
San Diego.$1,494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Madrid on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,494, select.
San Diego.$1,511 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,511, select.
San Diego.$1,529 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,529, select.
San Diego.$1,529 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,529, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 28 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,530 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,530, select.
San Diego.$1,531 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,531, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in January.
May
from $1,713
Jun
from $1,531
Jul
from $1,751
Aug
from $1,832
Sep
from $1,529
Oct
from $1,494
Nov
from $1,529
Dec
from $1,589
Jan
from $1,490
Feb
from $1,490
Mar
from $1,540
Apr
from $1,568

Madrid to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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from $1,407
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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Madrid to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,407
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to San Diego International is $1,416. 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 Madrid to San Diego International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,416.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Madrid to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Diego International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to San Diego International Airport on Friday, 29 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and San Diego International 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 San Diego International 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

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

  • San Diego is eight hours behind Madrid and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

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

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is $934. A return plane ticket is currently $1,407. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap tickets from MAD to SAN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Diego International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from MAD to SAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • 78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Diego International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Diego in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to SAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you want to check out another side of United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.

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