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Flights from Madrid to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Madrid to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Chicago, about 14h 55m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 55m
Madrid to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey14h 55mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Madrid to San Jose
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 Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu13:15 MAD16:01 LAX2h 14m connection18:15 LAX19:10 SJCIberia + Southwest Airlines
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MAD Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri13:45 MAD15:50 ORD4h 10m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
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MAD Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun13:00 MAD16:24 DFW4h 06m connection20:30 DFW21:51 SJCAmerican Airlines
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MAD Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon10:15 MAD13:31 ATL6h 29m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SJCDelta Air Lines
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
- 9,323 km5,790 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hSan Jose vs Madrid
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- MAD → SJC
Flights from Madrid to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. 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 Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,323 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Madrid and San Jose?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Madrid and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Madrid.
