International route
Cheap flights from Madrid to Los Angeles
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 5,832 miles, 12h 5m nonstop.
MAD to LAX 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
- 12h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAB6AS5 airlinesAmerican, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 5all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h behindLos Angeles vs Madrid
Madrid to Los Angeles
Round trips from $501
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 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 Madrid to Los Angeles
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?
MadridLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- Madrid (MAD) to Santa Ana (SNA)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Madrid (MAD) to Burbank (BUR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Madrid (MAD) to Ontario (ONT)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Madrid (MAD) to Long Beach (LGB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, United, JetBlue and Alaska all fly MAD to LAX 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $501; September 2026 is the most expensive at $675 and up, a difference of $174 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday 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.
- Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search Madrid to Los AngelesMadrid to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from Madrid to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 12h 5m 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 MAD to LAX?
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Iberia operate nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX), 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 Madrid to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $501 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Madrid to Los Angeles 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 Madrid and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. MAD is on Europe/Madrid time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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