How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?

Non-stop flights on LAX → MAD are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?

The main carriers on this route are Iberia, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?

Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Madrid?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

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LAX → MAD

Los Angeles to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Madrid (MAD), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~11h non-stop
Airlines
Iberia, American
Cheapest months
November, February

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Los Angeles → Madrid · 18 fares12-month low · $571

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Cheapest
Air Canada · AC 774
Long · 31h 44m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM· 12h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 12:25 PM· 14h 39m· 1 stop
$571
total round-trip
Great priceSimilar fares $624–$747
≈36k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
Turkish Airlines · TK 180
Long · 38h
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 8:45 PM· 17h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 5:15 AM· 18h· 1 stop
$764
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈48k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
United Airlines · UA 1348
Long · 33h 50m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundSNA → MADTue, Nov 10 · 4:15 PM· 12h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SNATue, Nov 17 · 5:15 AM· 18h· 1 stop
$878
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈55k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
American Airlines · AA 1922
Long · 30h 6m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundSNA → MADTue, Nov 10 · 5:12 PM· 12h 22m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SNATue, Nov 17 · 11:40 AM· 14h 3m· 1 stop
$984
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈62k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
United Airlines · UA 587
Long · 35h 20m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundSNA → MADTue, Nov 10 · 2:45 PM· 15h 14m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← SNATue, Nov 17 · 5:15 AM· 18h· 1 stop
$876
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈55k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
British Airways · BA 4792
Long · 30h 51m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 6:43 PM· 12h 27m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 11:40 AM· 13h 59m· 1 stop
$984
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈62k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
British Airways · BA 5237
Long · 30h 52m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 5:49 PM· 12h 26m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 9:55 AM· 14h 27m· 1 stop
$1,031
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈64k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
🌱 Greenest
American Airlines · AA 2599
Long · 32h 5m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundBUR → MADTue, Nov 10 · 3:00 PM· 12h 42m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← BURTue, Nov 17 · 12:30 PM· 14h 27m· 1 stop
$1,013
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈63k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
Air Canada · AC 776
Long · 51h 44m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 8:30 PM· 12h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 12:25 PM· 14h 39m· 1 stop
$585
total round-trip
Great priceSimilar fares $624–$747
≈37k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
Turkish Airlines · TK 180
Long · 44h 30m
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 8:45 PM· 17h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM· 18h 5m· 1 stop
$774
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈48k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
🌱 Greenest
American Airlines · AA 2599
Long · 35h 25m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundBUR → MADTue, Nov 10 · 3:00 PM· 12h 42m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← BURTue, Nov 17 · 5:15 AM· 18h· 1 stop
$991
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈62k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
ITA Airways · AZ 621
Long · 45h 20m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 11:20 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 7:40 PM· 15h 50m· 1 stop
$785
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈49k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
Air Canada · AC 774
Long · 39h 41m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM· 12h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 6:40 AM· 16h 47m· 3 stops
$963
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈60k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
United Airlines · UA 2386
Long · 36h 43m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundBUR → MADTue, Nov 10 · 7:12 PM· 15h 4m· 2 stops
ReturnMAD ← BURTue, Nov 17 · 6:40 AM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
$935
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈58k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
Royal Air Maroc · AT 251
Long · 51h 10m
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 5:20 PM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 5:10 PM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$1,060
total round-trip
High for this routeSimilar fares $624–$747
≈66k Aeroplan ptsest.Fair valueBook →
Alt date · same day
British Airways · BA 5237
Long · 30h 44m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 5:49 PM· 12h 26m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXMon, Nov 16 · 11:55 PM· 15h· 1 stop
$605
total round-trip
Live search your date →
Alt date · same day
Iberia · IB 4581
Long · 31h 12m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Nov 10 · 6:23 PM· 12h 27m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXMon, Nov 16 · 11:55 PM· 14h 51m· 1 stop
$721
total round-trip
Live search your date →
Alt date · 1 day later
United Airlines · UA 8861
Long · 33h 32m⚠ Basic economy may apply
OutboundLAX → MADWed, Nov 11 · 1:30 AM· 13h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 2:35 PM· 14h 33m· 1 stop
$1,458
total round-trip
Live search your date →

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About Los Angeles → Madrid

Iberia non-stops are seasonal (Apr-Oct). Off-season connects via LHR or DFW. Best off-season fares route via AA hubs (DFW/MIA) — AA prices west-coast feed aggressively.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 11 hours. Major carriers on this route include Iberia, American. Fares are usually cheapest in November, February — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Madrid

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → MAD for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Sep
Shoulder
from $747
Oct
Low
from $624
Nov
Low
from $571
Dec
Peak
from $1003
Jan
No data
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
Low
from $643
May
Shoulder
from $728
Jun
No data
Jul
No data
Aug
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: November from $571 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on LAX → MAD are typically around 11 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are Iberia, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Madrid?
Historically the lowest fares land in November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Madrid?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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