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Flights from Madrid to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Madrid to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via London or Miami, about 14h 26m door to door (109 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 26m
MADSANJFK

Madrid to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey14h 26mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Miami

Best ways to fly from Madrid to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MAD London (LHR) SAN
Leg 1: British Airways, Iberia · Leg 2: British Airways
Mon09:30 MAD10:36 LHR1h 09m connection11:45 LHR14:56 SANIberia + British Airways
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 26m
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MAD Miami (MIA) SAN
Leg 1: Air Europa, American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue16:45 MAD19:45 MIA1h 00m connection20:45 MIA22:38 SANIberia + American Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 53m
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MAD Washington (IAD) SAN
Leg 1: Iberia, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Thu16:15 MAD18:49 IAD1h 11m connection20:00 IAD22:11 SANIberia + Alaska Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 56m
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MAD New York (JFK) SAN
Leg 1: Air Europa, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Mon16:30 MAD18:31 JFK2h 14m connection20:45 JFK23:28 SANIberia + Delta Air Lines
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 58m
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MAD Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu13:45 MAD15:50 ORD3h 10m connection19:00 ORD21:06 SANAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 21m
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MAD Boston (BOS) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Iberia, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sun15:00 MAD16:42 BOS3h 18m connection20:00 BOS22:56 SANDelta Air Lines + Alaska Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,399 km5,837 miles
Journey time
14h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hSan Diego vs Madrid
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
MAD → SAN, CLD

Flights from Madrid to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Miami and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Madrid to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,399 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and San Diego?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Miami (MIA), Washington (IAD) and New York (JFK). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and San Diego?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Madrid and San Diego?
San Diego is 9 hours behind Madrid.

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