Madrid to San Diego (SAN) flight deals

For a week-long round trip from Madrid to San Diego, look for around $850, allowing any schedule. The cheapest options had a median price of $870 across 4 sets of dates.

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4 date pairs · 9 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026

Madrid to San Diego flight prices at a glance

  • Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Madrid to San Diego for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for MAD → SAN. Next departures: Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12 · Fri Nov 13 · Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18 · Thu Nov 19 · Fri Nov 20. Months: Dec 2026 · Jan 2027. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
  • Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $848 ($895 on Lufthansa / United Airlines) for Tuesday Jan 26–Feb 2, 2 connections via Frankfurt and Denver out and one connection via Newark back. Arrive home Feb 3. Jan 26–Feb 2, Lufthansa / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $848.46 · See flights for these dates
  • Good price: about $850 for a week-long round trip (any schedule). Jan 26–Feb 2, Lufthansa / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $848.46 · See flights for these dates
  • Nonstop: No nonstop among the fares we saved; the airline schedule may still have one.
  • Cheapest months: Jan 2027 (typical $848; lowest Axel-exclusive $848 ($895 on Lufthansa / United Airlines)) and Dec 2026 (typical $922; lowest Axel-exclusive $922 ($974 on Lufthansa / United Airlines)).
  • Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $64 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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TripPrice targetMidpointDate pairs checked
Any schedule (including long or overnight connections)$850$8704

Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · MAD–SAN. Examples near these targets: any schedule, Jan 26–Feb 2, Lufthansa / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $848.46 · See flights for these dates.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 9 trips we checked were at least 5.1% less.

Madrid to San Diego nonstop flights, airlines and connections

We haven’t found a nonstop in these saved flights. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

  • Alaska: Via New York
  • American: Via Dallas
  • British Airways: Via London
  • Delta: Via Atlanta
  • KLM: Via Amsterdam
  • Lufthansa: Via Munich
  • United: Via Dulles or Newark

Madrid to San Diego flight prices for the coming months

Week-long fares from $848. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

MonthWeek-long fares foundNonstop from
Dec 2026Axel-exclusive $922–$1,244, $974 on Lufthansa / United Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs)none found
Jan 2027Axel-exclusive $848–$871, $895 on Lufthansa / United Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs)none found

Madrid to San Diego: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff

Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Dec 22–29, paying about $1 more avoids the long return below.

  • Dec 22–29: lowest fare Dec 22–29, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines / Delta Air Lines, Axel-exclusive $1,244.13 · See flights for these dates. Outbound MAD–SAN: 6:05am–12:10pm, about 15 hours, one connection via Amsterdam. Return SAN–MAD: 4:15pm–7:10pm, about 18 hours, 2 connections via Los Angeles and Paris. Arrive home Dec 30. Shorter option Dec 22–29, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Axel-exclusive $1,245.59 · See flights for these dates. Outbound MAD–SAN: 6:05am–12:10pm, about 15 hours, one connection via Amsterdam. Return SAN–MAD: 2:05pm–1:40pm, about 14½ hours, one connection via Amsterdam. Arrive home Dec 30. About $1 more for the round trip.

Madrid to San Diego flights: Axel price vs the airline fare

Yes. On all 9 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $64 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

  • Lufthansa / United Airlines, Jan 26–Feb 2: $895 on Lufthansa / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $848 ($47 less).
  • American Airlines / British Airways, Jan 12–19: $920 on American Airlines / British Airways, Axel-exclusive $871 ($49 less).

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Madrid to San Diego fares we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

December 2026

  • 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $922.37 · Airline $974.00 · Save $51.63 · See flights for these dates Lufthansa / United Airlines (out MAD–SAN 1117 / 446 / 540 06:05–20:41, back SAN–MAD 1071 / 260 08:00–07:45+1; 2 connections via Frankfurt and Denver out, one connection via Dulles back). Arrive home Dec 16. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,100.92 · Airline $1,165.00 · Save $64.08 · See flights for these dates Lufthansa (out MAD–SAN 1117 / 446 / 540 06:05–20:41, back SAN–MAD 467 / 1804 17:35–17:50+1; 2 connections via Frankfurt and Denver out, one connection via Munich back). Arrive home Dec 16. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,244.13 · Airline $1,311.00 · Save $66.87 · See flights for these dates KLM Royal Dutch Airlines / Delta Air Lines (out MAD–SAN 1500 / 639 06:05–12:10, back SAN–MAD 3879 / 25 / 1100 16:15–19:10+1; one connection via Amsterdam out, 2 connections via Los Angeles and Paris back). Arrive home Dec 30. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,245.59 · Airline $1,316.00 · Save $70.41 · See flights for these dates KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (out MAD–SAN 1500 / 639 06:05–12:10, back SAN–MAD 640 / 1098 14:05–13:40+1; one connection via Amsterdam out, one connection via Amsterdam back). Arrive home Dec 30. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,578.87 · Airline $1,669.00 · Save $90.13 · See flights for these dates KLM Royal Dutch Airlines / Delta Air Lines (out MAD–SAN 1500 / 639 06:05–12:10, back SAN–MAD 725 / 108 11:06–09:45+1; one connection via Amsterdam out, one connection via Atlanta back). Arrive home Dec 30. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.

January 2027

  • 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $870.78 · Airline $920.00 · Save $49.22 · See flights for these dates American Airlines / British Airways (out MAD–SAN 37 / 1634 13:00–21:00, back SAN–MAD 272 / 466 18:00–18:30+1; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via London back). Arrive home Jan 20. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $881.67 · Airline $932.00 · Save $50.33 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out MAD–SAN 37 / 1634 13:00–21:00, back SAN–MAD 2657 / 36 11:20–09:25+1; one connection via Dallas out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive home Jan 20. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:42Z.
  • 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $848.46 · Airline $895.00 · Save $46.54 · See flights for these dates Lufthansa / United Airlines (out MAD–SAN 1117 / 181 / 1281 06:05–17:16, back SAN–MAD 1827 / 51 07:00–09:30+1; 2 connections via Frankfurt and Denver out, one connection via Newark back). Arrive home Feb 3. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:43Z.
  • 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $8,575.60 · Airline $9,046.00 · Save $470.40 · See flights for these dates Lufthansa / Alaska Airlines (out MAD–SAN 1117 / 181 / 1281 06:05–17:16, back SAN–MAD 24 / 326 07:00–10:10+1; 2 connections via Frankfurt and Denver out, one connection via New York back). Arrive home Feb 3. Checked 2026-11-04T18:57:43Z.

How we checked Madrid to San Diego prices

On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from MAD to SAN for one adult in economy: 4 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤22h out / ≤22h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

Airports covered: MAD → SAN. Each example names its actual airports.

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Madrid to San Diego flights for a family: prices for 2 adults and children

Saved fares Axel priced for parties with children, total for all travelers in USD, economy; the price opens that trip on Axel. Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

  • 2026-11-29 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,976.86 · Iberia · 2 stops (LAX, PHX) · 20h 11m. Airline fare: $4,195. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-11-29 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $6,032.64 · Lufthansa · 1 stop (MUC) · 30h 10m. Airline fare: $6,377. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-11-30 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,894.54 · American Airlines · 1 stop (DFW) · 16h 43m. Airline fare: $4,106. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-11-30 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,930.63 · British Airways · 1 stop (LHR) · 28h 10m. Airline fare: $4,155. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-11-29 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,787.05 · Iberia · 2 stops (LAX, PHX) · 20h 11m. Airline fare: $3,999. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-11-29 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $5,757.95 · Lufthansa · 1 stop (MUC) · 30h 10m. Airline fare: $6,077. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-11-30 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,720.20 · American Airlines · 1 stop (DFW) · 16h 43m. Airline fare: $3,916. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-11-30 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,756.83 · British Airways · 1 stop (LHR) · 28h 10m. Airline fare: $3,965. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-05 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 31h 23m. Airline fare: $2,370. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-05 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,380.79 · Iberia · 1 stop (MIA) · 20h 16m. Airline fare: $3,570. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-01 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,864.32 · American Airlines · 1 stop (MIA) · 22h 49m. Airline fare: $4,072. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-01 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,864.32 · Iberia · 1 stop (DFW) · 26h 6m. Airline fare: $4,072. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-04 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 27h 35m. Airline fare: $2,370. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-04 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,411.18 · Iberia · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 18m. Airline fare: $3,604. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-03 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 28h 29m. Airline fare: $2,370. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-03 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,304.66 · Iberia · 1 stop (LHR) · 18h 25m. Airline fare: $3,497. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-02 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,869.29 · Iberia · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Airline fare: $4,088. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-02 one way, 3 adults · 1 child: Axel-exclusive $3,890.11 · British Airways · 2 stops (LHR, DFW) · 18h 46m. Airline fare: $4,110. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.
  • 2026-12-05 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 31h 23m. Airline fare: $2,275. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-05 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,236.47 · Iberia · 1 stop (MIA) · 20h 16m. Airline fare: $3,414. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-01 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,668.49 · American Airlines · 1 stop (MIA) · 22h 49m. Airline fare: $3,882. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-01 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,668.49 · Iberia · 1 stop (DFW) · 26h 6m. Airline fare: $3,882. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-04 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 27h 35m. Airline fare: $2,275. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-04 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,267.75 · Iberia · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 18m. Airline fare: $3,447. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-03 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 28h 29m. Airline fare: $2,275. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-03 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,175.35 · Iberia · 1 stop (LHR) · 18h 25m. Airline fare: $3,346. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-02 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,695.30 · Iberia · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Airline fare: $3,898. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2026-12-02 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $3,716.16 · British Airways · 2 stops (LHR, DFW) · 18h 46m. Airline fare: $3,920. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

More Madrid to San Diego fares: other dates and travelers

Flights by travel date

MAD–SAN · 2026-11-29 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,976.86 · Iberia 351 / 979 / 1288 · 12:55–00:06 (November 30, 2026) local · 2 stops (LAX, PHX) · 20h 11m. Airline fare: $4,195. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $6,032.64 · Lufthansa 1805 / 466 · 18:35–15:45 (November 30, 2026) local · 1 stop (MUC) · 30h 10m. Airline fare: $6,377. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $15,162.41 · American Airlines 125 / 3032 · 12:40–19:40 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 0m. Airline fare: $16,011. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-11-30 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,894.54 · American Airlines 37 / 1634 · 13:00–20:43 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 16h 43m. Airline fare: $4,106. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,930.63 · British Airways 469 / 273 · 21:00–16:10 (December 1, 2026) local · 1 stop (LHR) · 28h 10m. Airline fare: $4,155. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,867.17 · LOT Polish Airlines 434 / 45 / 1683 · 15:30–12:00 (December 2, 2026) local · 2 stops (WAW, YYZ) · 53h 30m. Airline fare: $5,145. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-11-29 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,787.05 · Iberia 351 / 979 / 1288 · 12:55–00:06 (November 30, 2026) local · 2 stops (LAX, PHX) · 20h 11m. Airline fare: $3,999. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $5,757.95 · Lufthansa 1805 / 466 · 18:35–15:45 (November 30, 2026) local · 1 stop (MUC) · 30h 10m. Airline fare: $6,077. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $14,268.13 · American Airlines 125 / 3032 · 12:40–19:40 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 0m. Airline fare: $15,027. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-11-30 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,720.20 · American Airlines 37 / 1634 · 13:00–20:43 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 16h 43m. Airline fare: $3,916. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,756.83 · British Airways 469 / 273 · 21:00–16:10 (December 1, 2026) local · 1 stop (LHR) · 28h 10m. Airline fare: $3,965. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,639.80 · LOT Polish Airlines 434 / 45 / 1683 · 15:30–12:00 (December 2, 2026) local · 2 stops (WAW, YYZ) · 53h 30m. Airline fare: $4,884. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-05 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal 1021 / 217 / 19 · 21:10–19:33 (December 6, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 31h 23m. Airline fare: $2,370. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,380.79 · Iberia 333 / 1120 · 12:35–23:51 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 20h 16m. Airline fare: $3,570. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,012.80 · Delta Air Lines 109 / 712 · 12:20–19:59 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 16h 39m. Airline fare: $4,224. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-01 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,864.32 · American Airlines 69 / 1120 · 10:00–23:49 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 22h 49m. Airline fare: $4,072. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,864.32 · Iberia 363 / 1948 · 00:55–18:01 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 26h 6m. Airline fare: $4,072. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,604.01 · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1500 / 639 · 06:05–12:10 local · 1 stop (AMS) · 15h 5m. Airline fare: $4,854. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-04 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal 1015 / 215 / 919 · 14:55–09:30 (December 5, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 27h 35m. Airline fare: $2,370. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,411.18 · Iberia 341 / 3111 · 12:00–19:18 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 18m. Airline fare: $3,604. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,411.18 · American Airlines 37 / 1634 · 13:00–21:12 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 17h 12m. Airline fare: $3,604. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-03 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,245.57 · TAP Air Portugal 1015 / 215 / 919 · 14:55–10:24 (December 4, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 28h 29m. Airline fare: $2,370. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,304.66 · Iberia 711 / 273 · 06:45–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 18h 25m. Carry-on bag: included with this Economy Basic fare (airline fare details via Google Flights, November 5, 2026). Airline fare: $3,497. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,869.29 · Iberia 715 / 273 · 09:00–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Airline fare: $4,088. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-02 · 3 adults · 1 child

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults · 1 child.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,869.29 · Iberia 715 / 273 · 09:00–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Carry-on bag: included with this Economy Basic fare (airline fare details via Google Flights, November 5, 2026). Airline fare: $4,088. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,890.11 · British Airways 459 / 193 / 3150 · 12:05–21:51 local · 2 stops (LHR, DFW) · 18h 46m. Airline fare: $4,110. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,894.54 · American Airlines 749 / 3293 · 12:40–20:48 local · 1 stop (CLT) · 17h 8m. Airline fare: $4,106. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:32 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-05 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal 1021 / 217 / 19 · 21:10–19:33 (December 6, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 31h 23m. Airline fare: $2,275. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,236.47 · Iberia 333 / 1120 · 12:35–23:51 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 20h 16m. Airline fare: $3,414. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,824.70 · Delta Air Lines 109 / 712 · 12:20–19:59 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 16h 39m. Airline fare: $4,026. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-01 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,668.49 · American Airlines 69 / 1120 · 10:00–23:49 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 22h 49m. Airline fare: $3,882. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,668.49 · Iberia 363 / 1948 · 00:55–18:01 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 26h 6m. Airline fare: $3,882. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,374.48 · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1500 / 639 · 06:05–12:10 local · 1 stop (AMS) · 15h 5m. Airline fare: $4,612. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-04 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal 1015 / 215 / 919 · 14:55–09:30 (December 5, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 27h 35m. Airline fare: $2,275. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,267.75 · Iberia 341 / 3111 · 12:00–19:18 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 16h 18m. Airline fare: $3,447. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,267.75 · American Airlines 37 / 1634 · 13:00–21:12 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 17h 12m. Airline fare: $3,447. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-03 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,151.01 · TAP Air Portugal 1015 / 215 / 919 · 14:55–10:24 (December 4, 2026) local · 2 stops (LIS, BOS) · 28h 29m. Airline fare: $2,275. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,175.35 · Iberia 711 / 273 · 06:45–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 18h 25m. Airline fare: $3,346. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,695.30 · Iberia 715 / 273 · 09:00–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Airline fare: $3,898. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2026-12-02 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $3,695.30 · Iberia 715 / 273 · 09:00–16:10 local · 1 stop (LHR) · 16h 10m. Carry-on bag: included with this Economy Basic fare (airline fare details via Google Flights, November 5, 2026). Airline fare: $3,898. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,716.16 · British Airways 459 / 193 / 3150 · 12:05–21:51 local · 2 stops (LHR, DFW) · 18h 46m. Airline fare: $3,920. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,720.20 · American Airlines 749 / 3293 · 12:40–20:48 local · 1 stop (CLT) · 17h 8m. Airline fare: $3,916. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 03:27 AM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $848.46 · Lufthansa 1117 / 181 / 1281 · 06:05–17:16 local · 2 stops (FRA, DEN) · 20h 11m. Airline fare: $895.

  • Axel-exclusive $860.36 · United Airlines 50 / 1626 · 11:15–21:18 local · 1 stop (EWR) · 19h 3m. Airline fare: $909.

  • Axel-exclusive $869.80 · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1500 / 639 · 06:05–12:10 local · 1 stop (AMS) · 15h 5m. Airline fare: $918.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 06:57 PM UTC

MAD–SAN · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $870.78 · American Airlines 37 / 1634 · 13:00–21:00 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 17h 0m. Airline fare: $920.

  • Axel-exclusive $871.26 · Swiss International Air Lines 2033 / 40 / 1275 · 19:30–20:08 (January 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (ZRH, LAX) · 33h 38m. Airline fare: $921.

  • Axel-exclusive $878.77 · British Airways 459 / 193 / 3150 · 12:05–22:56 local · 2 stops (LHR, DFW) · 19h 51m. Airline fare: $926.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 06:57 PM UTC

Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.

Airline ratings: Iberia 6.2/10 · American Airlines 6.2/10 · Lufthansa 5.6/10 · KLM 5.3/10 · British Airways 5.9/10 · TAP Air Portugal 5.4/10. Every airline rated.

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