How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?

Non-stop flights on JFK → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from New York to Madrid?

The main carriers on this route are Iberia, Delta, 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 New York 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 New York 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.

JFK → MAD

New York to Madrid flights.

Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → 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
~7.5h non-stop
Airlines
Iberia, Delta, American
Cheapest months
November, February

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New York → Madrid · 22 fares12-month low · $223

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Cheapest
Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Sep 13 · 10:20 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$223
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Sep 20 · 10:20 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$235
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Sep 19 · 10:20 PM· 9h 25m· 1 stop
$242
one-way
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Sep 26 · 10:20 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$254
one-way
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N0 · N0 402
OutboundJFK → MADFri, Sep 25 · 4:30 AM· 10h 20m· 1 stop
$294
one-way
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N0 · N0 402
OutboundJFK → MADWed, Sep 16 · 4:30 AM· 10h 20m· 1 stop
$295
one-way
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N0 · N0 402
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Sep 29 · 4:30 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
$296
one-way
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADSat, Oct 17 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKThu, Oct 22 · 5:40 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$474
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADWed, Sep 23 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKTue, Sep 29 · 8:25 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$522
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Oct 6 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSun, Oct 11 · 11:40 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$554
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADFri, Aug 28 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKWed, Sep 9 · 9:05 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$582
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADThu, Sep 17 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKWed, Sep 23 · 8:25 PM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$583
total round-trip
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Air Europa · UX 094
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Sep 8 · 4:40 AM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKFri, Sep 11 · 1:35 PM· 8h 10m· Non-stop
$585
total round-trip
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SAS · SK 916
OutboundJFK → MADThu, Aug 20 · 10:55 PM· 11h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKThu, Aug 27 · 10:50 AM· 11h 55m· 1 stop
$645
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADSun, Jul 26 · 2:05 AM· 8h 30m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKThu, Jul 30 · 11:40 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
$648
total round-trip
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Air Europa · UX 094
OutboundJFK → MADThu, Aug 27 · 4:40 AM· 7h 15m· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKFri, Sep 4 · 3:50 AM· 10h 16m· 1 stop
$678
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Dec 15 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKMon, Dec 28 · 1:55 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$684
total round-trip
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Aer Lingus · EI 104
OutboundJFK → MADMon, Jan 4 · 10:00 PM· 9h· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Jan 9 · 1:55 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$689
total round-trip
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SN · SN 0502
OutboundJFK → MADMon, Dec 28 · 11:25 PM· 9h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKMon, Jan 4 · 5:25 AM· 11h 10m· 1 stop
$710
total round-trip
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TAP Portugal · TP 210
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Dec 29 · 3:00 AM· 8h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSun, Jan 3 · 8:10 PM· 9h 55m· 1 stop
$840
total round-trip
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Iberia · IB 4000
OutboundJFK → MADTue, Dec 29 · 12:50 AM· 7h· Non-stop
ReturnMAD ← JFKSat, Jan 2 · 11:50 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
$883
total round-trip
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Z0 · Z0 702
OutboundJFK → MADFri, Jul 24 · 10:20 PM· 11h 5m· 2 stops
ReturnMAD ← JFKFri, Jul 31 · 5:25 AM· 10h 45m· 2 stops
$1,045
total round-trip
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About New York → Madrid

Iberia / American JBA covers ~80% of seats. Avoid the Aug vacation crush and Semana Santa.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 7.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Iberia, Delta, 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: New York to Madrid

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

Jul
Peak
from $648
Aug
Shoulder
from $582
Sep
Low
from $522
Oct
Low
from $474
Nov
No data
Dec
Peak
from $684
Jan
Peak
from $689
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
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Cheapest next 12 months: October from $474 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to Madrid?
Non-stop flights on JFK → MAD are typically around 7.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Madrid?
The main carriers on this route are Iberia, Delta, 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 New York 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 New York 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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