San Antonio to Madrid (SAT–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,163 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 42m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madrid flights
ATL Atlanta 12h AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madrid flights
CLT Charlotte 12h 6m AABA AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to Madrid flights
IAD Dulles 12h 19m ACEJALH ACAYBA Dulles (IAD) to Madrid flights
EWR Newark 12h 23m ACDLEJA AAACIB Newark (EWR) to Madrid flights
MCO Orlando 12h 28m EJAF9WN AYBAIB Orlando (MCO) to Madrid flights
ORD Chicago 12h 33m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to Madrid flights
PHL Philadelphia 12h 52m AA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Madrid flights
JFK New York 13h 15m AFDLLY AAAYBA New York (JFK) to Madrid flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 39m AMF9VB AMAYBA Mexico City (MEX) to Madrid flights
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San Antonio to Madrid
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,163 mi 8h 36m nonstop +7h ahead

SAT–MAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,414
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAT → MAD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
MAD → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
5,163 mi / 8,308 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 36m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from MAD

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.

Madrid Climate

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.

SAT–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance5,163 mi / 8,308 km
Flight time8h 36m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take about 8h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 5,163 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Antonio.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAT to MAD

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAT to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to MAD is about 8 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,163 miles (8,308 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.