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Flights from San Jose to Madrid

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Madrid. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Atlanta, about 14h 04m door to door (72 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 04m
SJCMADDFW

San Jose to Madrid at a glance

Fastest journey14h 04mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) MAD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Iberia
Mon14:15 SJC15:22 LAX2h 38m connection18:00 LAX13:19 MADSouthwest Airlines + Iberia
40 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 04m
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) MAD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue12:45 SJC20:05 ATL1h 55m connection22:00 ATL12:00 MADDelta Air Lines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 15m
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SJC Dallas (DFW) MAD
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Tue12:45 SJC18:02 DFW4h 13m connection22:15 DFW14:17 MADAmerican Airlines + Iberia
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 32m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) MAD
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Wed06:30 SJC12:31 ORD6h 29m connection19:00 ORD09:53 MADUnited Airlines + Iberia
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 23m
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SJC Guadalajara (GDL) MAD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
Self-transfer likely ~18h 24m
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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
9,323 km5,790 miles
Journey time
14h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hMadrid vs San Jose
Currency in Madrid
EUR
Airports
SJC → MAD

Flights from San Jose to Madrid: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Madrid?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Atlanta 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 San Jose to Madrid?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,323 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Madrid?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Madrid?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Madrid?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.

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