Cheap flights from MAD to SAN (Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from MAD to SAN starting at $556 One Way, $896 Round Trip

Prices starting at $896 for return flights and $556 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
MAD
Madrid
SAN
San Diego
$896 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$896
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Madrid to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $896 found 5 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
MAD
Madrid
SAN
San Diego
$935 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$935
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Madrid to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $935 found 5 days ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
MAD
Madrid
SAN
San Diego
$947 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$947
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Madrid to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $947 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
MAD
Madrid
SAN
San Diego
$950 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Madrid to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $950 found 5 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
MAD
Madrid
SAN
San Diego
$951 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$951
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Madrid to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $951 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$245 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,564 reviews)
"Staff is amazing here. Very nice room in the Marina Tower. Note - the two towers are not right next to each other. My sister was in the tower further away which was a bit of a bummer but they do have someone to shuttle you back and forth. It’s a very minor inconvenience."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$211 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,192 reviews)
"Front desk staff were very helpful. Clean room and the property was well maintained. Only complaint was multiple people selling some sort of timeshare or equivalent in the lobby as we left. It felt tacky and like a scam."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$192 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$223 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,154 reviews)
"Great stay in downtown San Diego! The newly remodeled room was very comfortable, modern, and well-maintained. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, making it easy to enjoy the restaurants, nightlife, and attractions downtown. The location is also excellent for exploring the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$97 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,579 reviews)
"It was overall a good stay. Pillows sucked but overall not bad."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$192 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$223 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,154 reviews)
"Great stay in downtown San Diego! The newly remodeled room was very comfortable, modern, and well-maintained. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, making it easy to enjoy the restaurants, nightlife, and attractions downtown. The location is also excellent for exploring the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$212 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$246 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,777 reviews)
"The room looked nice but it was a bit too small. I ended up staying alone but if I had one or two others with me with would be pretty cramped and uncomfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$211 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,192 reviews)
"Front desk staff were very helpful. Clean room and the property was well maintained. Only complaint was multiple people selling some sort of timeshare or equivalent in the lobby as we left. It felt tacky and like a scam."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$245 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,564 reviews)
"Staff is amazing here. Very nice room in the Marina Tower. Note - the two towers are not right next to each other. My sister was in the tower further away which was a bit of a bummer but they do have someone to shuttle you back and forth. It’s a very minor inconvenience."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$166 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
"Charger for electric cars was free! Huge advantage for us. Staff was so helpful and they have a shuttle to Old Town. Only downside was being so close to the freeway we could hear all night. Had to download a fan app to drown out the noise."

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$102 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$117 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,420 reviews)
"The room was very clean and staff was friendly. There was a very strong smell of cleaning solution in the room. This could be a problem for anyone with respiratory sensitivities. Parking was very tight."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$71 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,128 reviews)
"Got charged for two nights even though I checked out early. Front desk didn’t care to help. A lot of homeless outside the property. Felt unclean and unsafe. Minimal amenities as well."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$106 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,723 reviews)
"Location was great. Clean inside rooms and property. Pool was a definite WIN!! The front desk staff (minus 1 young lady on Friday night) was AWESOME!! The gentleman was SUPER helpful & friendly. Went above and beyond for sure!! And then…there was FIGHT:/ around 2am night 1 there was loud and obnoxious ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$277 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$319 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,116 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very accommodating, early check-in, use of resort amenities, everything was just perfect!!! Definitely recommend this resort!!!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$214 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$246 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,370 reviews)
"Visit every couple of months. Outstanding service and atmosphere!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$314 nightly
The price is $362 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$362 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,262 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"The room I had, for just one night, was very comfortable. I would say the bathtub/shower could use a help for me, with no shower mat inside tub and nothing to grab on to. Clean towels and Lather soaps and lotions a plus.The restaurant staff was exceptional."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from MAD to San Diego Airport?
As you can't fly direct from Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) at the moment, a flight with just one stop is your best bet. American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines are respected airlines that service this route.
What is the shortest flight from Madrid Airport to SAN?
The trip from Madrid to San Diego is considered a long-haul flight. In fact, the quickest flight time from Madrid Airport to SAN is a lengthy 14 hours and 47 minutes. Try to have a snooze throughout the journey to arrive feeling refreshed and avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from MAD to SAN?
In most cases, the journey from MAD to SAN takes 14 hours and 49 minutes. If you're planning to get some decent rest, bring a quality travel pillow, an eye mask and earplugs.
What airlines have the most flights from Madrid Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Do some people-watching, grab a quick meal, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be annoying! If you're jetting between Madrid and San Diego, you can't fly direct. Get ready to make at least one stop somewhere.

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