Flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)
Flights are offered by 7 airline companies if you are flying to San Francisco International to Barajas. The distance covered when flying from Barajas to San Francisco International United States is 9,332 Km (5,798 Miles) with the travel time being around 11 Hours 47 Minutes. MAD is the Airport code for Barajas and SFO is for San Francisco International United States.
The cost of the air travel varies depending on what day you travel and the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to San Francisco International United States perhaps midweek or late evening. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
Please note that the time difference at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at San Francisco International.
Travellers planning to fly from Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Barajas Airport (MAD).
If you are renting a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Barajas Airport (MAD):
- Private Transfers to Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Buses to Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Taxis to Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Train Services to/near Barajas Airport (MAD)
Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Buses from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Taxis from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Train services at or near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Below you can see a table that shows the airlines that fly from Barajas (MAD) to San Francisco International (SFO) and frequency of flights daily.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Qatar Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Finnair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
British Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Alaska Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:10 | 16:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
AlphaSky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights offered from Barajas to San Francisco International United States are by Qatar Airways with around 2 flights a week. These operate from 12:35 with the latest flight being at 12:35. The most popular flight no is QR7237.
Please visit qatarairways.com for more information regarding booking a flight with Qatar Airways.
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||
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Thursday | 12:35
16:10
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Saturday | 12:35
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