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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Madeira

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Madeira? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madeira.518 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 518 €, select.
Madeira.518 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 518 €, select.
Madeira.519 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Madeira.519 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Madeira.519 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Madeira.532 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 22 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madeira on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 532 €, select.
Madeira.617 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Madeira on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.
Madeira.760 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Madeira.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madeira on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 760 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Madeira

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Madeira flights are currently cheapest in October.
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San Francisco International to Madeira: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Madeira below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madeira.

San Francisco to Madeira: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found518 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Madeira: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Madeira is 518 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Madeira. But we found flights with one or more stops from 518 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Madeira.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Madeira is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport on Monday, 13 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Madeira Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madeira but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madeira is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madeira.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know

  • Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, making Madeira seven hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • To ensure you get on your SFO to FNC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and FNC:

    • Logan International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)

  • 305 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Return flights start at 518 €. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from SFO to FNC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to FNC.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to FNC if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Madeira Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and experience more of Madeira and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Madeira Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira

  • From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madeira in April.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madeira Airport for August if you'd like to go to Madeira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to FNC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Portugal

  • Madeira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a trip to Câmara de Lobos will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.

  • São Martinho is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 14 kilometres south of Madeira. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.

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