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Flights from San Diego to Madrid

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Madrid. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or London, about 13h 02m door to door (187 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 02m
SANMADORD

San Diego to Madrid at a glance

Fastest journey13h 02mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or London

Best ways to fly from San Diego to Madrid

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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SAN Dallas (DFW) MAD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Sat17:00 SAN21:57 DFW1h 03m connection23:00 DFW15:02 MADAmerican Airlines + Iberia
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 02m
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SAN London (LHR) MAD
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Iberia
Sat19:45 SAN13:53 LHR0h 52m connection14:45 LHR17:55 MADBritish Airways
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 10m
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SAN New York (JFK) MAD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Air Europa, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon10:30 SAN18:36 JFK2h 09m connection20:45 JFK09:30 MADJetBlue Airways + Iberia
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 00m
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) MAD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri12:45 SAN19:52 ATL1h 53m connection21:45 ATL11:45 MADDelta Air Lines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 00m
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SAN Chicago (ORD) MAD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Wed10:45 SAN16:36 ORD2h 24m connection19:00 ORD09:53 MADUnited Airlines + Iberia
55 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 08m
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SAN Boston (BOS) MAD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Iberia, JetBlue Airways
Mon10:45 SAN18:58 BOS2h 32m connection21:30 BOS09:59 MADJetBlue Airways + Iberia
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 14m
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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
13h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hMadrid vs San Diego
Currency in Madrid
EUR
Airports
SAN, CLD → MAD

Flights from San Diego to Madrid: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Madrid?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, London and New York. 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 San Diego to Madrid?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,399 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Madrid?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), London (LHR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Madrid?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Madrid?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.

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