Flights from San Francisco Airport SFO to Madrid Airport MAD
Qatar Airways, Finnair, British Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Iberia fly direct from San Francisco International to Barajas Spain. The distance covered when flying from San Francisco International to Barajas Spain is 9,332 Km (5,798 Miles) with the travel time being around 11 Hours 47 Minutes. SFO is the Airport code for San Francisco International and MAD is for Barajas Spain.
The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Barajas Spain perhaps midweek or late evening. Flights to Barajas Spain normally go up in price the nearer the travel date, so it would be advisable to book as early as possible.
There is a time difference of 1.0 GMT at Barajas Spain, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.
If you plan on flying to Barajas Airport (MAD) from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
If you are renting a car at Barajas Airport (MAD) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Barajas Airport (MAD) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
- Private Transfers to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Buses to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Taxis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Train Services to/near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Ensure your arrival at Barajas Airport (MAD) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Private transfers at Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Buses from Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Taxis from Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Train services at or near Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Barajas Airport (MAD)
Please see below the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Barajas (MAD) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Iberia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qatar Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Finnair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
British Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Alaska Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 17:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The greatest amount of direct flights offered from San Francisco International to Barajas Spain are by Iberia with around 4 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 14:10 and the latest flights at 17:45 with the most popular flight number being IB356.
iberia.com is available for information regarding booking flights etc with Iberia.
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.

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Thursday | 17:45
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Friday | 14:10
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Saturday | 17:45
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Sunday | 14:10
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Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Barajas as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.
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