International route
Cheap flights from Madrid to Washington
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 3,789 miles, 8h 5m nonstop.
MAD to DCA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,789 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAIB2 airlinesAmerican, Iberia
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h behindWashington vs Madrid
Madrid to Washington
Round trips from $327
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
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 Washington
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- IBIberiaoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- New York (LGA)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
MadridWashington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Iberia fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through JFK or LHR is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $327; September 2026 is the most expensive at $478 and up, a difference of $151 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% 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 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Washington is 6 hours behind Madrid. A morning departure lands in Washington with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet
Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.
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Search Madrid to WashingtonMadrid to Washington: common questions
How long is the flight from Madrid to Washington?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (DCA) takes about 8h 5m gate to gate, covering 3,789 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAD to DCA?
American Airlines and Iberia operate nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (DCA), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, LHR and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Washington?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (DCA), starting at $327 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Madrid to Washington flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. 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 Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Madrid. MAD is on Europe/Madrid time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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