San Diego to Madrid (SAN–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–MAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Madrid from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→MAD | LGB→MAD | LAX→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 93 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 10h 10m | 9h 56m | 10h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
SAN–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to MAD
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SAN to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to MAD is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,843 miles (9,402 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX).