Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Every week, there are five San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 18:10 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:15 with Iberia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to MAD flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and MAD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is ₹ 28,969. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 55,433. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to MAD by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Madrid in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Madrid, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
