How to get from San Francisco to Alicante

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Barcelona: about 15h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Madrid, Lisbon, Dublin and Paris. Two tickets from $390.

Flights from San Francisco to Alicante

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Barcelona
15h 35m
two tickets, via Madrid
$390
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,012 mi (9,676 km)
fastest
Via Barcelona
Spain
15h 35m
with the connection
San Francisco to Barcelona flight 11h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Barcelona to Alicante flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $407
Via Madrid
Spain
15h 35m
with the connection
San Francisco to Madrid flight 11h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Madrid to Alicante flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $390
Via Lisbon
Portugal
15h 43m
with the connection
San Francisco to Lisbon flight 11h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Lisbon to Alicante flight 1h 35m
Via Dublin
Ireland
15h 55m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Alicante flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $867
Via Paris
France
16h
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Alicante: Beauvais-Tille, Paris Orly.
Paris to Alicante flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $391

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 Alicante

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September and October, +25° to +31° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +21° by day and +13° at night, sea +18°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+17° +8° +15° 2 days
Feb
+18° +9° +15° 3 days
Mar
+19° +11° +15° 9 days
Apr
+20° +13° +18° 6 days
May
+23° +16° +20° 6 days
Jun
+28° +21° +25° 2 days
Jul
+30° +24° +28° 2 days
Aug
+31° +24° +29° 1 days
Sep
+28° +21° +27° 6 days
Oct
+25° +17° +23° 5 days
Nov
+21° +13° +18° 3 days
Dec
+18° +10° +16° 4 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), 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 Francisco to Alicante?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Barcelona.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Alicante?
Via Barcelona: 11h 20m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 15h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Alicante with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $390. 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 Francisco and Alicante?
Barcelona (15h 35m total), Madrid (15h 35m total), Lisbon (15h 43m total), Dublin (15h 55m total) and Paris (16h total).
How far is Alicante from San Francisco?
6,012 mi (9,676 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.