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.

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 · 10 fares12-month low · $356

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Showing 8 of 10 results

Cheapest
Iberia · IB 4462
OutboundLAX → MADSun, Aug 9 · 1:25 PM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
$357
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 134
OutboundLAX → MADMon, Aug 3 · 11:15 PM· 13h· 1 stop
$382
one-way
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Royal Air Maroc · AT 251
OutboundLAX → MADSun, Dec 6 · 5:20 PM· 12h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXSat, Dec 12 · 6:05 PM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
$712
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 248
OutboundLAX → MADFri, Aug 7 · 11:40 PM· 12h 25m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXMon, Aug 17 · 6:10 PM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$756
total round-trip
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Condor · DE 2081
OutboundLAX → MADWed, Jul 15 · 11:45 PM· 15h 40m· 2 stops
ReturnMAD ← LAXMon, Aug 3 · 6:35 PM· 16h 20m· 2 stops
$1,053
total round-trip
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Turkish Airlines · TK 180
OutboundLAX → MADWed, Jul 1 · 8:25 PM· 17h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXWed, Jul 15 · 12:40 PM· 17h 55m· 1 stop
$1,079
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2081
OutboundLAX → MADSun, Jun 28 · 11:45 PM· 14h· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXTue, Jul 28 · 5:00 AM· 15h 55m· 2 stops
$1,229
total round-trip
Book →
JetBlue · B6 488
OutboundLAX → MADTue, Jun 23 · 5:10 AM· 12h 41m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← LAXThu, Jul 30 · 12:05 PM· 14h 24m· 1 stop
$1,367
total round-trip
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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.

Jun
Peak
from $1229
Jul
Shoulder
from $1053
Aug
Low
from $756
Sep
Shoulder
from $901
Oct
No data
Nov
No data
Dec
Low
from $712
Jan
No data
Feb
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Mar
No data
Apr
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May
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: December from $712 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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