BA4251 Flight Status British Airways: Madrid to San Francisco (BAW4251)

BA 4251 Madrid to San Francisco Flight Status

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

BA 4251 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Madrid to San Francisco

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 29 MAD SFO 13:36 16:15 Landed Track >
Sep 27 MAD SFO 14:01 17:01 Delayed Track >
Sep 24 MAD SFO 15:55 19:02 Delayed Track >
Sep 22 MAD SFO 14:03 16:41 Landed Late Track >
Sep 20 MAD SFO 13:09 15:35 Landed Track >
Sep 17 MAD SFO 13:05 16:14 Landed Track >
Sep 15 MAD SFO 13:24 16:30 Landed Track >
Sep 13 MAD SFO 13:11 15:22 Landed Track >
Sep 10 MAD SFO 14:35 17:51 Delayed Track >
Sep 08 MAD SFO 13:12 16:22 Landed Track >

British Airways flight BA 4251 links Madrid and San Francisco, 9,330 km (5,797 mi) apart. With 12 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 11 h 40 min, 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 BA 4251

Route
Madrid Barajas Airport MAD to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance
9,330 km (5,797 mi)
Typical flight time
11 h 40 min
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
21 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 4S

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BA 4251 FAQ

How long is the BA4251 flight?
The timetable allows 12 h 35 min. Madrid to San Francisco is 9,330 km (5,797 mi).
How often is BA4251 late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which terminal does BA4251 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA4251 have?
Also listed as BAW4251 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 4251.
Can I get compensation if BA4251 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

BA4251 and Madrid MAD to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight BA4251 is a code-share British Airways flight of the Iberia operated IB355.

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: IB735, IB355, IB1611

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: IB355, WN2300, QX2091

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to San Francisco SFO.