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How to get fromSan Francisco to Spainby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Spain by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SFO - MAD
    14h 24m
    €371–915

  2. Fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane SFO - PMI
    16h 29m
    €194–666

  3. Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SFO - BCN
    14h 38m
    €330–965

  4. Fly to Seville Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane SFO - SVQ
    16h 56m
    €215–717

  5. Fly to Málaga Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane SFO - AGP
    16h 58m
    €410–563

  6. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane SFO - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    17h 11m
    €302–818

  7. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SFO - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    20h 23m
    €503–987

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,371.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 24m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Spain?

Iberia, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 5 times a day.

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