International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Madrid
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). 5,832 miles, 11h 10m nonstop.
LAX to MAD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,832 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAB6AS5 airlinesAmerican, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 5all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadMadrid vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Madrid
Round trips from $519
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Madrid
5 airlines fly nonstop with 5 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- IBIberiaoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, SEA, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Madrid (MAD)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Madrid (MAD)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Madrid (MAD)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Madrid (MAD)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, United, JetBlue and Alaska all fly LAX to MAD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $519; September 2026 is the most expensive at $655 and up, a difference of $136 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to MadridLos Angeles to Madrid: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 11h 10m gate to gate, covering 5,832 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to MAD?
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Iberia operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD), with 5 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through GDL, LHR and LGW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD), starting at $519 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Madrid flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and MAD on Europe/Madrid time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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