San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Iberia Club charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD): Iberia. The two airports are 5,799 miles (9,332 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Dublin and Lisbon and more.
How many miles SFO to MAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $75.60–155.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $70.60–145.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Iberia | 27,500 | $5.60–120.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 30,000 | $55.60–130.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 30,500 | $70.60–170.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 35,000 | $25.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 40,000 | $109–253.50 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 43,500 | $5.60–120.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to MAD
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book SFO to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
SFO to MAD with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then Iberia+3
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Paris (ORY)French Bee, then Iberia, Transavia France and 1 more
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Barcelona (BCN)United Airlines, then Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more+2
SFO to MAD: common questions
How many miles does SFO to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (20,000–24,250), Finnair Plus (27,500) and American AAdvantage (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MAD?
Iberia (oneworld) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is San Francisco from Madrid by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Madrid (MAD) are 5,799 miles (9,332 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to MAD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Dublin (DUB), Lisbon (LIS), Toronto (YYZ) and Chicago (ORD). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.