AA8517 Flight Status American Airlines: San Francisco to Madrid (AAL8517)

AA 8517 San Francisco to Madrid Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: September 29th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

AA 8517 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines San Francisco to Madrid

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 29 SFO MAD 18:29 13:52 Landed Track >
Sep 27 SFO MAD 19:41 14:55 Landed Late Track >
Sep 24 SFO MAD 21:08 16:30 Delayed Track >
Sep 22 SFO MAD 18:52 14:24 Landed Track >
Sep 20 SFO MAD 18:41 14:13 Landed Track >
Sep 17 SFO MAD 18:47 13:57 Landed Track >
Sep 15 SFO MAD 19:02 13:53 Landed Track >
Sep 13 SFO MAD 18:34 13:18 Landed Track >
Sep 10 SFO MAD 19:57 15:21 Delayed Track >
Sep 08 SFO MAD 18:45 13:53 Landed Track >

American Airlines operates AA 8517 from San Francisco to Madrid, a 9,330 km (5,797 mi) trip. The timetable allows 11 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 29 September 2026, landed on time.

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About AA 8517

Route
San Francisco International Airport SFO to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance
9,330 km (5,797 mi)
Typical flight time
10 h 10 min
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
45 min
Usually departs from
Terminal I

AA 8517 FAQ

How long is the AA8517 flight?
The timetable allows 11 h 15 min. San Francisco to Madrid is 9,330 km (5,797 mi).
How often is AA8517 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 45 minutes on average.
Which terminal does AA8517 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives at Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA8517 have?
Also listed as AAL8517 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 8517.

AA8517 and San Francisco SFO to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight AA8517 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the Iberia operated IB356.

Other flights departing from San Francisco SFO: AS1407, IB356, WN2286

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: IB356, YW8756, IB1608

All flights connecting San Francisco SFO to Madrid MAD.