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[Expired] [Deal Alert] West Coast to Spain From $364 Round-Trip

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The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.

It’s rare that you see flights from the West Coast to Europe for under $500, so when we spotted them for next year, we ran to tell you!

Here’s more information about the deal and how you can book it yourself.

Fare Deal — Details

If you didn’t get a chance to hop across the pond to Europe this summer, then you might want to consider these great fares. Operated by either TAP Portugal, Iberia, or low-cost airline LEVEL, you’re able to make your way from California to Spain for just $364.

Since TAP and Iberia are full-service carriers, you should get a meal and a carry-on bag included with these super low fares.

TAP also offers a great stopover deal, meaning you can tag on some extra days in Lisbon for free on either end of your trip.

You’ll also earn miles for this booking, so don’t forget to add your relevant frequent flyer number.

  • Class: Economy
  • Routes: Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) and Madrid (MAD)
  • Dates: January to March 2025
  • Rates: As low as $364 round-trip

You’ll find the lowest fares from San Francisco to Madrid, operated by TAP Portugal.

SFO MAD cash rate
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However, you also can find nonstop flights for just a little more, including this option from Los Angeles to Barcelona. However,

LAX BCN cash fare nonstop
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Note that although these flights are sold by Iberia, they’re operated by Iberia’s low-cost carrier LEVEL. This means you’ll end up paying for seat selection and meals, so take that into account when booking.

Best Ways To Book

Using a travel rewards credit card to pay for these flights will get you even more value.

A great option would be The Platinum Card® from American Express as you’d earn 5x Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on bookings directly with the airline or through AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1x).

Hot Tip:

One of the best perks of the Amex Platinum card is a complimentary Priority Pass membership (upon enrollment). Once enrolled, you’ll have lounge access when flying any airline, regardless of the travel class or your elite status.

Final Thoughts

A demure Spanish and Portuguese adventure awaits you from just $364, thanks to TAP and Iberia. The 2 countries on the Iberian peninsula are bursting with history and culture and are great to visit all year round. Will it be cosmopolitan Madrid or the beach vibes of Barcelona for your next trip?

For rates and fees of The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.

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About Daniel Ross

Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life. He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying, The Points Guy, and more.

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