Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours 20 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco eight hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to SFO start from 12:35 — the earliest with Iberia. The last departure is at 13:00 with Iberia. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your MAD to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and SFO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ر.ق. 1,100 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,439. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to SFO, reserve your trip ten months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAD to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
