Flights from Madrid to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 16h 24m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $446
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,840 mi (9,399 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
16h 24m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $768
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 45m
with the connection
Madrid to London
flight 2h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego
flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,344
Via Chicago
United States
17h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $626
Via Montreal
Canada
17h 8m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
United States
17h 10m
with the connection
Madrid to San Francisco
flight 12h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to San Diego
flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $446
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Madrid to cities closest to San Diego
Madrid to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 25m
from $367
Madrid to San Francisco
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 35m
from $427
Madrid to Dallas
Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 11h 3m
from $382
Madrid to Guadalajara
Guadalajara: 1,189 mi (1,914 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 35m
Madrid to Mexico City
Mexico City: 1,443 mi (2,323 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 13m
Madrid to Chicago
Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 9h 25m
from $384
To San Diego from cities closest to Madrid
London to San Diego
London: 785 mi (1,263 km) from Madrid, flight 11h 20m
from $647
Munich to San Diego
Munich: 923 mi (1,485 km) from Madrid, flight 12h
from $664
Boston to San Diego
Boston: 3,400 mi (5,471 km) from Madrid, flight 6h 27m
from $264
Providence to San Diego
Providence: 3,430 mi (5,520 km) from Madrid, flight 7h 55m
Montreal to San Diego
Montreal: 3,437 mi (5,531 km) from Madrid, flight 5h 58m
New York to San Diego
New York: 3,584 mi (5,768 km) from Madrid, flight 6h 18m
from $164
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Madrid to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Madrid to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 12h 25m to the connection, 59m after it, about 16h 24m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Madrid to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $446. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Madrid and San Diego?
Los Angeles (16h 24m total), London (16h 45m total), Chicago (17h total), Montreal (17h 8m total) and San Francisco (17h 10m total).
How far is San Diego from Madrid?
5,840 mi (9,399 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.