How to get from San Diego to Madrid

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 15h 16m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto and Montreal. Two tickets from $489.

Flights from San Diego to Madrid

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
15h 16m
two tickets, via Dallas
$489
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,840 mi (9,399 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
15h 16m
with the connection
San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Madrid flight 8h
Via Los Angeles
15h 16m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Madrid flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $599
Via Dallas
15h 18m
with the connection
San Diego to Dallas flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Madrid: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Madrid flight 9h 13m
two ticketsfrom $489
Via Toronto
Canada
15h 26m
with the connection
San Diego to Toronto flight 4h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Madrid flight 7h 30m
two ticketsfrom $715
Via Montreal
Canada
15h 29m
with the connection
San Diego to Montreal flight 5h 31m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to Madrid flight 6h 58m

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.

When to visit Madrid

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +27° by day. In November it is +15° by day and +6° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+11° +1° 7 days
Feb
+14° +3° 6 days
Mar
+16° +5° 12 days
Apr
+20° +8° 8 days
May
+25° +12° 6 days
Jun
+30° +17° 6 days
Jul
+35° +20° 0 days
Aug
+35° +21° 2 days
Sep
+27° +15° 6 days
Oct
+22° +12° 9 days
Nov
+15° +6° 7 days
Dec
+11° +3° 7 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Madrid?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Madrid?
Via Atlanta: 4h 16m to the connection, 8h after it, about 15h 16m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Madrid with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $489. 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 San Diego and Madrid?
Atlanta (15h 16m total), Los Angeles (15h 16m total), Dallas (15h 18m total), Toronto (15h 26m total) and Montreal (15h 29m total).
How far is Madrid from San Diego?
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.